"Now, after an extremely competitive first two rounds of the playoffs, the WNBA Finals begin on Friday, and a champion will be crowned. This year, the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury will be battling it out for the title. The best-of-seven series kicks off on Friday, Oct. 3 at Nevada's Michelob ULTRA Arena,and will finish no later than Oct. 17."
"The Mercury won the championship in 2007, 2009, and 2014. Three of their key players are forwards and new additions this year: Satou Sabally, a versatile athlete who's on the mend from an ankle injury, formerly of the Dallas Wings; DeWanna Bonner, who started her career with a decade-long run on the Arizona team and briefly played for the Fever earlier this year; and Alyssa Thomas, nabbed from the Connecticut Sun, who's scored more triple-doubles than anyone else in WNBA history."
The WNBA regular season drew an unprecedented 3 million fans. Injuries sidelined stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier, elevating under-the-radar players. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell became the offensive engine without Clark. Minnesota Lynx guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman gained attention with viral, unfiltered Twitch streams. Rookie Paige Bueckers made a significant impact. Expansion Golden State Valkyries became the most valuable team in American women's sports in their first season. The playoffs produced highly competitive rounds leading to a Finals series between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, scheduled Oct. 3–17 in Nevada.
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