Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) shoots over Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) during the second half in Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LAS VEGAS — Jackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, finishing with 32 to carry the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday for a 2-0 lead.

Game 3 is Wednesday in Phoenix, where the Aces hope to put a stranglehold on the series as they chase their third title in four years. The Mercury have the tall task of needing to win four of five games to capture their fourth championship, which would tie the WNBA record.

Young, who tied a career playoff high in total points, fell just short of the league record of 22 points f

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