Las Vegas Aces Stand on the Brink of History
The Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of WNBA history. With two championships already previously secured in 2022 and 2023, and now a third Finals appearance in four years, Becky Hammon’s team is about to chase a feat only one other team in history has achieved: winning three titles in a four-year span. With the Aces beginning the campaign with a shaky start, hovering around .500 in late July, it has now become a journey of resilience and determination. Their late-season surge, which has a 16-game winning streak, and a semifinal victory over the Indiana Fever in Game Five, where they won 107-98 in overtime, showed that they can perform when it matters the most. Every one of their wins this postseason has proved that Las Vegas is not just competing, but they are solidifying their dynasty. If they manage to secure a third championship in four years, the Aces will join the Houston Comets as the only teams in league history to obtain such an accomplishment. The history they can create goes beyond their wins, but it’s about redefining and setting the standard for future generations.
At the heart of this historic run is A’ja Wilson, fresh off winning a record fourth WNBA MVP title on September 21st, 2025. Her achievements include multiple Defensive Player of the Year honors, but this postseason, she has shown why she is proving herself to belong among the league's all-time greats. Wilson’s Game Five performance against Indiana, where she scored 35 points really demonstrated her ability to carry the team in critical moments. Jackie Young added 32 points in the same game, proving that the Aces have multiple strong players at their disposal. Beyond statistics, Wilson’s leadership, determination, and poise is defining this era for the Las Vegas Aces. Each clutch moment during their times of needs reinforces that she is guiding the team, not only towards victory, but towards history.
Though Wilson isn’t doing it alone. Mid-season acquisition NaLyssa Smith has added depth to their frontcourt dynamic, giving the Aces another person to lean on. Chelsea Gray, the clutch point guard who has a history of big playoff moments, continues to be a steadying presence in crunch time. Defensive anchor Kiah Stokes has also elevated her play, providing rim protection and rebounding that often goes unnoticed but proves vital in tight games. Veteran players like Jewell Loyd also remain important, providing three-point shooting off the bench. The challenge ahead will be tough, knowing the Phoenix Mercury will push hard to deny the Aces this opportunity. Four wins stand between Las Vegas and achieving a historic three championships in four years would permanently cement their legacy. Tonight’s Game One is just the beginning of how history might remember this run.
