The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-66 in their 2026 season opener, with Alyssa Thomas scoring 20 points. The Mercury dominated throughout the game, leading at every quarter and shooting 49% from the field.
The Phoenix Mercury opened their 2026 regular season with a 99-66 blowout win on the road over the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, May 9.
Six Phoenix players scored in double figures, led by Alyssa Thomas with 20 points. Guard Jovana Nogic added 19. Natasha Mack added 15 rebounds to go with her 10 points.
The Mercury led after every quarter, building a 56-35 halftime lead and extending that to 83-45 after the third quarter.
The Mercury shot 49 percent from the field, including 46 percent from 3-point range (11-24), while Vegas shot only 21 percent (4-19) behind the arc.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scores against the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Aces forward Nalyssa Smith (3) and guard Chelsea Gray (12) battle for the ball with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles against the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces game?
The final score was 99-66 in favor of the Phoenix Mercury.
Who were the top scorers for the Phoenix Mercury in their season opener?
Alyssa Thomas led with 20 points, followed by Jovana Nogic with 19 points.
How did the Phoenix Mercury perform in terms of shooting percentage?
The Mercury shot 49% from the field and 46% from 3-point range.
What was the halftime score of the Mercury vs Aces game?
The halftime score was 56-35, with the Mercury leading.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) dribbles against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) drives against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) blocks a shot from Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scores against the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scores against the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Las Vegas Aces forward Nalyssa Smith (3) and guard Chelsea Gray (12) battle for the ball with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles against the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) dribbles against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) drives against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Scenes from the Mercury's 2026 season opener at the Aces
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) blocks a shot from Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) in the second quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Phoenix outrebounded Vegas 37-35 and scored 19 points off 17 Aces turnovers. Phoenix only had seven turnovers in the game.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is introduced before playing against the Golden State Valkyries in pre-season action at PHX Arena May 11, 2025.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is introduced before playing against the Golden State Valkyries in pre-season action at PHX Arena May 11, 2025.
The Aces, which swept the Mercury in last year's WNBA finals, were led by 2025 league MVP A'Ja Wilson with 19 points.
The win was the first of back-to-back games for Phoenix, followed by a matchup Sunday, May 10, at the Golden State Valkyries, at 5:30 p.m.
They then return to Phoenix for their home opener on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at Mortgage Matchup Center, against the Minnesota Lynx.
