The Aces went to Phoenix looking to clinch a spot in the 2026 Commissioner's Cup Championship Game. Mission accomplished after NaLyssa Smith, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 74 points in the 86-76 victory on June 17. Wilson paced all scorers with 33 points and added 10 boards, 3 assists, 5 steals and 1 blocked shot; Smith tallied 21 points on 8 of 10 from the field and 5 of 8 from the stripe; and Young just missed a double-double, finishing with 20 points and 9 assists, while also nabbing a career-high-tying 5 steals.