The Las Vegas Aces survived a late surge from the Phoenix Mercury to walk away with a 97-86 Game 4 win on Friday. A’ja Wilson and Co. returned to their lofty status as WNBA champions for the third time in four years by sweeping the Mercury. Las Vegas led 76-62 entering the fourth quarter before showing poise and clutch shooting to end the home team’s title hopes.Wilson led the Aces with a game-high 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals. Chelsea Gray made two momentum-changing 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help carry the team. Jackie Young was just as valuable with her all-around impact.The Mercury put up a gritty stand, but the absence of Satou Sabally (concussion) proved too much. Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Player Stats and Box ScoreLas Vegas Aces player stats and box scorePlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FGFT+/-NaLyssa Smith5501022-40-01-2+16Kierstan Bell3101001-11-10-0-1A'ja Wilson31942327-210-217-19+3Chelsea Gray18442206-154-92-4+7Jackie Young18781025-141-67-8+1Kiah Stokes0000000-00-00-0-2Megan Gustafson0100000-00-00-0+7Jewell Loyd12411114-104-80-0+16Dana Evans10120003-72-52-2+4Cheyenne Parker-TyusDNP- --------Aaliyah NyeDNP- --------Phoenix Mercury player stats and box scorePlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FGFT+/-DeWanna Bonner101010104-101-21-1-5Alyssa Thomas1712100097-110-03-3-11Natasha Mack0000000-00-00-0-1Kahleah Copper306100312-220-46-7-7Monique Akoa Makani10542033-71-33-3-11Kathryn Westbeld3300111-41-40-0-14Kalani Brown10401223-60-04-50Sami Whitcomb3010101-41-40-0-7Lexi Held3100001-11-10-0+3Satou SaballyDNP- ---------Kitija LaksaDNP- --------Kiana WilliamsDNP- --------Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Game SummaryThe Las Vegas Aces looked to sweep the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday. A'ja Wilson's game-winning jumper two nights ago gave the Aces a 90-88 win to move within a victory of the title. The Aces could crown themselves champions for the third time in four years with a win.The first six minutes of the opening quarter were a tight battle before Las Vegas began to take control. A'ja Wilson was yet again the dominant force on both ends. The Aces got a boost from NaLyssa Smith while Chelsea Gray provided a steady presence in the backcourt. Wilson's 12 points, three rebounds and two assists helped the Aces to a 30-21 lead after 10 minutes.A 12-4 run by the Las Vegas in the opening four minutes of the second quarter broke the game open. Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd gave the visiting team a spark off the bench while Wilson briefly took a breather.The Mercury tried to fight back behind Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, but the Aces' defense resisted. Phoenix trailed the visitors 54-38 at halftime.Wilson and Copper went back and forth in the third quarter, when both scored 13 points apiece in the highly entertaining duel. Copper's explosion was badly needed, but the Mercury still faced a 76-62 deficit entering the fourth quarter.An 8-0 blast by the Phoenix Mercury early in the fourth frame ignited the home fans that were desperate for something to cheer on. A'ja Wilson stopped the bleeding with a jumper before Chelsea Gray answered Kahleah Copper's short stab with a 24-footer. The Aces answered everything the Mercury threw at them to win 97-86.