PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces’ ascent back to the top of the WNBA is officially complete.

An arduous climb, which included the franchise foundering at the halfway point of the season, has resulted in a WNBA championship — its third title in four seasons.

The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night, winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals 97-86. In a desert duel, no player fared better than A’ja Wilson, the four-time WNBA MVP.

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