"Jackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, finishing with 32 to carry the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday for a 2-0 lead. Game 3 is Wednesday in Phoenix, where the Aces hope to put a stranglehold on the series as they chase their third title in four years."
"Young, who tied a career playoff high in total points, fell just short of the league record of 22 points for any postseason quarter. A'ja Wilson scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half and had 14 rebounds. Chelsea Gray finished with 10 points and 10 assists. Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 23 points, Satou Sabally scored 22 and Alyssa Thomas had 10 while coping with foul trouble much of the game."
"Like in Game 1 when they began with a 10-2 lead, the Mercury came out strong, scoring the first seven points. Phoenix wound up with 27 points in the first quarter, but then the Aces held the Mercury to a combined 24 points over the following two periods. By that point, the Aces had taken charge, leading 76-51 going into the fourth and eventually going up by as much as 22 points."
Jackie Young delivered a historic third quarter with 21 points and finished with 32, powering the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 win and a 2-0 Finals lead. A'ja Wilson scorched the first half with 20 of her 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Chelsea Gray posted a 10-point, 10-assist double-double. The Phoenix Mercury started strong but were held to 24 points over the second and third quarters after scoring 27 in the first. Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 23 points, Satou Sabally added 22, and Alyssa Thomas contributed 10 amid foul trouble. Coach Becky Hammon improved to 9-0 in Game 2 matchups in Las Vegas.
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