A’ja Wilson delivered a decisive layup with 22 seconds remaining and finished with 26 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists, lifting the Las Vegas Aces to an 84–81 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night in Phoenix. The win halted Phoenix’s six-game winning streak and moved Las Vegas to 8-8 on the season. Wilson’s performance matched Lisa Leslie’s WNBA record of 13 career games with at least 25 points and 15 rebounds. Rookie Aaliyah Nye added a career-best 16 points, hitting five three-pointers, while Jackie Young scored 15 and Jewell Loyd had 10 for the Aces. Alyssa Thomas paced the Mercury with 16 points, supported by Kahleah Copper’s 15 and Sami Whitcomb’s 14. The contest featured 10 ties and 17 lead changes before Wilson’s late basket sealed the outcome.