WNBA Dimes

WNBA Dimes

October 06, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Cookie

About This Episode

Generated sports podcast with host Cookie based on prompt: Daily WNBA news. Scores, highlights, and general news. Call it WNBA Dimes

Transcript

Hey! It's Cookie O'Clock! Welcome back to "WNBA Dimes," your daily dose of all things WNBA. I’m Brooke, your host with the most, and I'm here to dish out the hottest action on and off the court with a sprinkle of sass. Let’s dive right into it!

Yesterday, the Las Vegas Aces turned up the heat in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals, defeating the Phoenix Mercury 91-78. That's right, folks, the Aces have taken a stunning 2-0 lead in this epic best-of-seven showdown. History in the making!

The game got off to a scorching start with Phoenix blazing ahead to a 7-0 lead. But, oh, how the tables turned! Las Vegas clamped down defensively, holding the Mercury to just 24 points over the second and third quarters. The Aces’ 22-10 run in the second quarter was like a caffeine jolt for their spirits, flipping a 33-27 deficit into a confident 46-37 halftime lead.

Now, speaking of star power, Jackie Young was nothing short of electric, posting 32 points with a dazzling 21-point explosion in the third quarter. Talk about stealing the spotlight! And let's not forget our reigning MVP, A’ja Wilson, who was in beast mode with 28 points and 14 rebounds. She was unstoppable, especially in that fiery second quarter. Chelsea Gray also showed off her veteran poise with a double-double performance. It was a triple threat kind of night!

As for Phoenix, Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally were fighting tooth and nail with 23 and 22 points, respectively. Alyssa Thomas chipped in 10 points while wrestling with some foul trouble—tough break there. The bench, though, was more of a snooze fest, contributing just eight points. Yikes!

Las Vegas’ depth was a game changer. With their reserves outscoring Phoenix's bench by quite the margin, they stretched the lead sky-high, even ballooning to a 22-point advantage in the fourth. That's some serious bench swagger!

Coaching clearly matters, and Becky Hammon’s record is now an unblemished 9-0 in Game 2s at home. Phoenix coach Nate Tibbets has some headaches to deal with, especially defensively after allowing 89 and 91 points in the first two games. The countdown is on for Game 3, which will hit the court in Phoenix on October 8. The stakes are hotter than a summer day as the Mercury aim to stage a comeback.

This series is special, folks! It’s the first best-of-seven in WNBA history. The Aces are gunning for their third title in four years, a feat matched only by the legendary Houston Comets. A little trip down memory lane anyone?

And in breaking news beyond the court, Napheesa Collier has canceled a planned meeting with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid some behind-the-scenes drama. Collier’s bold stand, alongside other players, points to growing tensions as CBA negotiations loom. It’s not just the games that have us on the edge of our seats!

Alright, that wraps up today’s "WNBA Dimes." Tune in next time as we keep the hoops talk rolling! Until then, keep those cookies fresh and your game face fierce.

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