Fri Oct 03 23:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**WNBA Finals: Top 15 Players Clash as Aces Face Mercury**

LAS VEGAS – The stakes are high as the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury prepare to battle it out in the WNBA Finals, a best-of-seven series to crown the 2025 champion. ESPN has narrowed its list of top WNBA players to the 15 most crucial individuals on the court for this championship showdown. Game 1 tips off Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.

Leading the charge is Aces center and four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who retains her top ranking after a dominant season and playoff performance. Wilson is chasing her third WNBA title and second Finals MVP award.

Hot on her heels is Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, ranked No. 2, who is determined to guide Phoenix to its fourth franchise championship.

The complete top 15 list features a breakdown of key players and their playoff performances:

**Top 5:**

1. **A’ja Wilson (Aces, Center):** 26.0 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.8 BPG
2. **Alyssa Thomas (Mercury, Forward):** 18.6 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.1 APG
3. **Jackie Young (Aces, Guard):** 20.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.3 APG
4. **Satou Sabally (Mercury, Forward):** 17.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG
5. **Chelsea Gray (Aces, Guard):** 10.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 7.3 APG

**The Rest of the Top 15:**

* **Candice Bonner (Mercury, Forward):** 7.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG
* **Kahleah Copper (Mercury, Guard):** 15.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG
* **Akoa Makani (Mercury, Guard):** 5.7 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.6 APG
* **Sami Whitcomb (Mercury, Guard):** 8.0 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.1 APG
* **Kayla Smith (Aces, Forward):** 8.9 PPG, 4.86 RPG
* **Jewell Loyd (Aces, Guard):** 7.3 PPG, 3.1 RPG
* **Keisha Mack (Mercury, Forward):** 3.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 0.7 BPG
* **Kristine Anigwe (Aces, Guard):** 7.4 PPG, 1.0 RPG, 3.0 APG
* **Maddy Westbeld (Mercury, Forward):** 4.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG
* **Iliana Rupert (Aces, Center):** 3.0 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.3 APG

The article highlights key contributions and insights into each player’s role, emphasizing the impact of veterans like Bonner and the emergence of rookies like Westbeld.

The WNBA Finals promise an exciting series of matchups, with star power and strategic depth on full display.

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