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The 2025 WNBA Finals have arrived, with the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury set to face off at Michelob Ultra Arena Friday night time.
The No. 4 seed Mercury are properly rested after eliminating the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx on Sunday in 4 video games, whereas the No. 2 seed Aces have been pushed to the brink by the underdog Indiana Fever on Tuesday night time in a Game 5 time beyond regulation thriller.
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The (*1*) — they struggled by means of the primary half of the season, however bought sizzling on the proper time in August to rattle off a 16-game win streak to finish the common season. Now they’re in dynasty-building mode, making an attempt to win their third championship in 4 seasons. The Mercury, in the meantime, misplaced in the 2021 Finals, and final received a championship in 2014. Their star, Alyssa Thomas, has played in 54 career playoff games, however she’s nonetheless looking for her first WNBA championship.
Date: Friday, October 3
Start time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada
TV channel, live stream: ESPN
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