Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) puts her hand up during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury Reach Finals, Fever Force Game 5 Against Aces To Decide Their Rival
The Phoenix Mercury secured their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2021 with a stunning 86-81 comeback win over the Minnesota Lynx, taking their semifinal series 3-1. Trailing by 13 at the end of the third quarter, Phoenix erupted for 31 points in the final period, led by Alyssa Thomas’ all-round brilliance with 23 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Kayla McBride’s 31-point effort wasn’t enough to save Minnesota, meaning the league will crown a new champion this year. While Phoenix celebrated, the other semifinal heads to a decider after the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-80 in Game 4 behind Aliyah Boston’s monster double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds, supported by Kelsey Mitchell’s 25. A’ja Wilson scored 31 for Las Vegas, but the defending champions now face a winner-takes-all Game 5 on Tuesday night at home to determine who will face Mercury in the Finals.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
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Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles the ball during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
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Minnesota Lynx forward Maria Kliundikova (77) and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) watch a free throw during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
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Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) dribbles the ball past Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots the ball during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) looks to shoot the ball while guarded by Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Phoenix.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) reacts after being fouled during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Las Vegas Aces in Indianapolis.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) dives for the ball while defended by Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner, left, during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Indianapolis.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) goes up to shoot while defended by Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Indianapolis.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) drives toward the basket during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, front right, drives the ball along the baseline while defended by Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Indianapolis.
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WNBA Playoffs 2025: Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) drives the ball around the defense of Indiana Fever guard Odyssey Sims, right, during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series in Indianapolis.
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