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A’ja Wilson’s game-winner lifts the Las Vegas Aces to a 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4h

Game 3 of the #WNBAFinals delivered, with A'ja providing the exclamation point.

Her game-winner slammed the door on the Mercury comeback, lifting the Aces to a 3-0 lead and putting them a win away from title No. 3.

@ecreates88.bsky.social on everything that led up to A'ja's shot:

After A’ja Wilson’s Game 3 game-winner, the Aces are now one win away from another title.

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 22h

In Game 3, the Aces have the opportunity to bury the Mercury and take a commanding 3-0 #WNBAFinals lead.

How can they do it? With a good start, more timely scoring from the backcourt and lots of A'ja Wilson.

@ecreates88.bsky.social has more the Aces' Game 3 approach: www.swishappeal.com/e/65622

Why A’ja Wilson already can be crowned the WNBA’s GOAT

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

Down 0-2 in the #WNBAFinals, the Mercury are lucky this is a best-of-seven series.

Turning this into a long series starts in Game 3. And it starts with Alyssa Thomas.

How full-force AT can get the Mercury the Game 3 victory: www.swishappeal.com/e/65597

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

"Is she the GOAT now? Is she just on track to be the GOAT? And what will she do next?"

With the Aces up 2-0 in the #WNBAFinals, questions about A'ja Wilson's all-time greatness are unavoidable.

@zacklward.bsky.social goes deep on whether A'ja is already the GOAT: buff.ly/reNsYBK

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You might be able to consider Las Vegas Aces M’VP A’ja Wilson the WNBA GOAT right now.

How A’ja Wilson broke the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025-26 #EuroLeagueWomen competition begins tomorrow.

Need to know which club your #WNBA favorites are playing for? Want a club to follow and support throughout the season?

@nemchocke.bsky.social has everything you need to know: www.swishappeal.com/e/65450

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

The Lynx were supposed to be still playing right now. But, they're not.

So, how do we make sense of a Lynx season that ended short of the ultimate goal?

On what was, what's next and more for MIN: www.swishappeal.com/e/65513

#WNBA #WNBAsky

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

It's October. And there's nothing more horrifying than A'ja Wilson, especially for an opposing defense.

The Mercury discovered that in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals, when Wilson was unstoppable.

@ecreates88.bsky.social breaks down the inevitability of A'ja: buff.ly/BJOvymI

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Thanks to a dominant display by A’ja Wilson, the Aces are halfway to a WNBA title.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3d

A 20-point first half from A'ja. A 21-point quarter from Jackie. Assists galore from the Point Gawd.

The Aces' "Big 3" overwhelmed the Mercury in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals.

On everything that went right for Vegas and wrong for Phoenix: buff.ly/84Ql1GX

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The Las Vegas Aces flexed their championship swagger as they dominated the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray delivered the Aces a dominant win over the Mercury in Game 2 of the Finals.

The Mercury lost Game 1 of the Finals in heartbreaking fashion, but they’re still optimistic

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

An 0-1 playoff deficit is familiar territory for the Mercury.

That experience, along with the team's overall strengths, should have them confident heading into Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals.

@nemchocke.bsky.social on how Phoenix can even the series: buff.ly/NFOCHT7

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The Mercury may be down, but they’re far from out. Here’s how Phoenix can even the WNBA Finals at 1-1.

With defensive accountability and offensive star power, the Las Vegas Aces can take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

A lot of Dana Evans, some unexpected zone defense and a timely Kiah Stokes cameo helped the Aces escape with a win in Game 1 of the #WNBAFinals.

What must they maintain, as well as improve upon, to take a 2-0 series lead?

More on the Aces' two-way formula for Game 2: buff.ly/zgfM5TB

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After escaping with a Game 1 win, what needs to happen for the Aces to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals?

Three key things to watch when the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury meet in the 2025 WNBA Finals

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

A'ja was her M'VP self in 3 regular-season wins against the Mercury, averaging 25 points and almost 16 rebounds.

However, to ensure A'ja's advantages lead to a 3rd title, the Aces need top-notch play from their supporting stars.

@nemchocke.bsky.social on LV's #WNBAFinals formula: buff.ly/qczybca

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 6d

The Mercury's "Big 3" has taken them all the way to the #WNBAFinals in their first season together.

Can they now topple the Aces and raise the trophy?

@ecreates88.bsky.social on what needs to happen in Game 1 for PHX to complete their championship chase: buff.ly/HlRTXV4

#WNBAsky

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 6d

The Aces' in-season turnaround has them back in the #WNBAFinals. Can they capture a 3rd title? Or, do the Mercury have what it takes to take the trophy?

@joshfeltonnn.bsky.social breaks down the 3 key questions that will determine the 2025 #WNBA champion: buff.ly/lsZcPo6

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When the Aces and Mercury meet in the WNBA Finals, these questions will determine the winner.

Napheesa Collier channeled the legacy of athlete-activists with her exit interview masterclass

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 8d

Napheesa Collier used her exit interview to share players' perspective of the current, inadequate state of #WNBA leadership.

@draveszachary.bsky.social praises her masterful performance, highlighting how she channeled the examples of athlete-activists: buff.ly/xmnt34l

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Napheesa Collier masterfully used her exit interview to expose the inadequacies of the WNBA’s leadership.

Las Vegas Aces survive resilient Indiana Fever to earn WNBA Finals berth

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 8d

Game 5 was an instant classic that proved what we already knew: The Fever are resilient. A'ja Wilson is the MVP.

The Fever pushed the Aces to the brink, but, led by A'ja, Vegas prevailed to return to the #WNBAFinals.

@ecreates88.bsky.social breaks down all the thrills: buff.ly/HHyV64w

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It wasn’t easy and took overtime, but the Aces beat the Fever in Game 5 to go back to the WNBA Finals.

Should Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury prefer to face the Las Vegas Aces or Indiana Fever in the WNBA Finals?

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 8d

Game 5. Aces vs. Fever. Everything is on the line.

What do the Aces need to return to the #WNBAFinals? Can the Fever extend their unforgettable run?

All the stakes of this #WNBAPlayoffs semifinal showdown: www.swishappeal.com/e/65171

#WNBAsky

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 9d

The Mercury await their #WNBAFinals opponent. Should they be rooting for the Aces or Fever?

In particular, which matchup is more favorable for their irrepressible Engine?

Here's more on how Alyssa Thomas stacks up against potential rivals: buff.ly/lh5Brw9

#WNBAsky

Alyssa Thomas has carried the Mercury to the WNBA Finals. But nothing will come easy against the Aces or Fever.

The Phoenix Mercury are headed to the WNBA Finals, while the Indiana Fever force a Game 5

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 9d

The Fever's unforgettable season continues, as Indy forced a Game 5 of their #WNBAPlayoffs semifinal series.

@stephaniekaloi.bsky.social goes deep on what this season of adversity and achievement has meant to the Fever and their fans: www.swishappeal.com/e/65088

#WNBAsky

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 10d

The Mercury and Fever keep upending expectations.

On Sunday, Aliyah Boston kept Indy alive with a career-best performance, while Phoenix overcame another double-digit deficit to advance to the #WNBAFinals.

@ecreates88.bsky.social recaps the drama of the #WNBAPlayoffs: buff.ly/rB9lfo6

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The Fever avoided elimination by beating the Aces, while the Mercury eliminated the Lynx in their Game 4 contest.

These players can make or break Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals for the Aces, Fever, Lynx and Mercury

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 11d

Today's #WNBAPlayoffs Game 4s will present make-or-break moments for the Aces, Fever, Lynx and Mercury.

Who can rise to the occasion to send the Aces and Mercury to the #WNBAFinals? Who could help the Fever and Lynx force Game 5s?

Four players to keep an eye on: buff.ly/pIzjzlY

#WNBAsky

When the Aces, Fever, Lynx and Mercury take the court for their Game 4s, keep an eye on these potential game changers.

The Aces and Mercury won Game 3s, but injury, physicality and officiating are the bigger takeaways from the WNBA semifinals

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 12d

Have the #WNBAPlayoffs become too physical?

Officiating complaints from coaches, a potential Phee injury and escalating intensity defined Friday night's Game 3 wins by the Aces and Mercury.

@ecreates88.bsky.social breaks it all down: buff.ly/cNtlwBw

#WNBAsky

Have the WNBA semifinals become too physical? The intensity escalated as the Aces and Mercury won Friday’s Game 3s.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 12d

About to fall down 0-2, the Mercury surged back to even their #WNBAPlayoffs semifinal series against the Lynx.

Can AT and PHX maintain that edge in Game 3? Will Phee and MIN regain their No. 1-seed stride?

@ecreates88.bsky.social on the musts for each team in Game 3: www.swishappeal.com/e/64982

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 13d

After a blowout win in Game 2, have the Aces assumed control of their #WNBAPlayoffs semifinal series against the Fever? Or, will Indy again prove their resiliency in Game 3?

@nemchocke.bsky.social analyzes the dynamics for the Aces and Fever in a pivotal Game 3: www.swishappeal.com/e/64945

It’s inconceivable that Lisa Leslie hasn’t coached in the league she helped build

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 13d

Last year, Lisa Leslie was considered for two #WNBA head coaching job. After she wasn't hired, she said she was done pursuing such an opportunity.

But with two jobs currently open, could it be Leslie's time?

@draveszachary.bsky.social on why Leslie belongs on the W sidelines:

For all that she achieved in the WNBA, it is a real shame that Lisa Leslie hasn’t gotten a head coaching job.