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The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have already delivered upsets, comebacks, and history-making performances, and the semifinals were no exception. In this WNBA Playoffs 2025 Finals Preview, we’ll look back at how the Mercury stunned the Lynx and how the Aces survived the Fever to set up a championship clash that promises fireworks.
📅 Semifinals Recap
Round 2 had everything: upsets, comebacks, and a five-game classic. Four teams entered, two are moving on.
(4) Mercury vs (1) Lynx → Phoenix shocked Minnesota, taking the series 3-1. Game 2’s 20-point comeback flipped the momentum, and by Game 4 the Mercury sealed it. Kayla McBride’s 31-point effort wasn’t enough as Napheesa Collier’s injury left the Lynx shorthanded.
(2) Aces vs (6) Fever → Indiana made Vegas sweat, forcing a decisive Game 5. The Aces’ star power finally broke through, with A’ja Wilson (35 pts) and Jackie Young (32 pts) combining for playoff history in a 107-98 OT win.
🔮 Finals Preview
It’s set: Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces for the 2025 WNBA title.
Las Vegas Aces → battle-tested champions with depth, experience, and two of the league’s brightest stars in Wilson and Young.
Phoenix Mercury → this postseason’s surprise story, knocking off top seeds with grit, comebacks, and belief when nobody else gave them a chance.
What’s at stake: Will the Aces cement a dynasty, or will the Mercury complete one of the most unlikely championship runs in league history?
The Finals tip off October 3 in Las Vegas (best-of-seven).
🏆 The Road Ahead
The bracket started with eight, but only two remain. The Aces carry the weight of expectation, while the Mercury ride a wave of momentum. One thing is certain: this Finals matchup has all the ingredients to be unforgettable.
📌 Keep Following the Playoffs
Want the full picture? Check out these posts:
🏀 WNBA Playoff Bracket 2025: Full Matchups & Updated Results
📅 Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview
🔜 [Finals Coverage: Game recaps, highlights & more] (coming soon)
Stay tuned — we’ll keep updating all the way to the championship trophy 🏆
