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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 1h

I wrote about the conclusion of the #WNBA season after the Las Vegas Aces won their 3rd title. I wrote about A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Alyssa Thomas, Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart, and more. Open to all WNBA fans. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/aces-win-3...

Aces Win 3rd WNBA Championship

Final thoughts at the conclusion of the 2025 WNBA season.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 17h

The Seattle #Mariners will play for the American League Championship. I don’t believe it!

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 19h

The Phoenix crowd was booing Cathy Engelbert mercilessly as she tried to speak during the Aces' post-game coronation.

Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 20h

You aren’t a true sports commissioner unless the crowd is booing the shit out of you, haha. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 20h

The Las Vegas Aces have won their 3rd #WNBA Championship as they sweep the Phoenix Mercury 4-0. They win this game 97-86. A'ja Wilson led the way with 31 points and 17-19 FT. Jewell Loyd wins her 3rd title as well. It's Las Vegas's 3rd title in 4 years (2022, 2023, 2025).

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 2d

Nate should have used his reset on that last possession so the Mercury could have gone two-for-one. A big coaching mistake in my eyes. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 4d

It might help if he played with a helmet on.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 4d

I am hopeful the Phoenix Mercury can win tonight, just so we actually might get a competitive #WNBAFinals. It felt like it in real time and even more so now. The Phoenix Mercury blew a huge opportunity by losing Game 1, especially with Las Vegas coming off a grueling Game 5 OT win over Indiana.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 6d

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces go up 2-0 as they defeat the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 in a game that wasn't that close. A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 60 points (2nd most by a duo in #WNBAFinals history). Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Young with 32 points - 21 in the 3rd quarter. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 7d

Oh, it’s a tremendous amount of work! Passion and adrenaline help!

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 7d

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86. A'ja Wilson had 21 points & 10 rebounds, but it was really Dana Evans (21 points) and Jewell Loyd (18 points), both off the bench, that led Las Vegas to the Game 1 victory. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 7d

It doesn’t actually look like her elbow hit Smith’s face or am I just not seeing it correct? #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 7d

#WNBAFinals the Phoenix Mercury lead the Las Vegas Aces 50-45 at the midway point. Kahleah Copper leads all scorers with 19 points. Alyssa Thomas has 10 points and 6 assists. The Aces' bench has outscored the Mercury's reserves 25-8 as Jewell Loyd (13 points) and Dana Evans (10 points) lead the way.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 8d

Are people still hyped for the #WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury? Or are they more interested in the Phee/Engelbert dialogue?

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 10d

It’ll be the Las Vegas Aces versus the Phoenix Mercury in the #WNBA Finals. What a hell of a series by the Indiana Fever who took Las Vegas to OT in Game 5 despite numerous injuries.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 10d

No matter what happens, a former Seattle Storm great will win the #WNBA Championship this year. Sami Whitcomb with the Phoenix Mercury, Jewell Loyd with the Las Vegas Aces, or Natasha Howard with the Indiana Fever.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 11d

From the official Dallas Wings’ account. That makes 5 openings now in the #WNBA between Toronto, Portland, Seattle, New York, and now Dallas.

The Dallas Wings have fired Chris Koclanes.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 12d

Dominique Malonga made the #WNBA All-Rookie team! Her strong second-half performance likely swung votes her way. She became the youngest player in WNBA History to have multiple 20/10 games.

WNBA All-Rookie Team: Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Dominique Malonga, and Janelle Salaün.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 12d

It was an honorable performance by the Minnesota Lynx, especially Kayla McBride, who scored a playoff career-high 31 points. In the end, the Phoenix Mercury will advance to the #WNBA Finals with an 86-81 victory and 3-1 series win. Alyssa Thomas ends with 23 points and 10 assists.

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 13d

Becky Hammon’s assistant messed up big time. They told her she had a timeout when she didn’t. It’s a Technical Foul and Las Vegas loses possession of the ball. The Indiana Fever are going to win this game and force a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Las Vegas. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 13d

Napheesa Collier will not play in Game 4 after sustaining an injury during a collision with Alyssa Thomas in the final minute of Game 3. Minnesota Coach Cheryl Reeve has been suspended from the game as well. The Lynx must win tomorrow to extend their season. #WNBA

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Storm Chasers @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social · 14d

The Aces and the Phoenix Mercury are now both one win away from the WNBA Finals. Las Vegas beat Indiana 84-72 and Phoenix defeated Minnesota 84-76. Alyssa Thomas collided with Napheesa Collier in the final minute and the fear is that Phee has a fracture. #WNBA

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Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 14d

Cheryl Reeve RIPPED the refs as expected:

"This is the look that our league wants for some reason. For the leadership to deem those 3 people, semifinals playoff worthy is fucking malpractice"

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 18d

A year after winning WNBA title, New York Liberty fire head coach Sandy Brondello

🔗: tinyurl.com/5y4wjp2r

#WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #LightItUpNYL #SandyBrondello

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 18d

After four seasons with the New York Liberty, head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season.

She finishes her tenure in New York as the winningest coach in franchise history.

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