WNBA Finals Game 1 Shocker: Dana Evans, Aces Crush Mercury

The 2025 WNBA Finals commenced with a thrilling Game 1 showdown between the No. 2 Las Vegas Aces and the No. 4 Phoenix Mercury, culminating in an 89-86 victory for the Aces on Friday. This series marks a historic shift to a best-of-seven format, replacing the previous best-of-five. Prior to tip-off, players from both teams showcased their style, arriving in various fashionable outfits.
The Las Vegas Aces secured their series-opening win largely due to an outstanding performance from their bench, a unit that coach Becky Hammon had lauded as the
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