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2025 WNBA Finals Game 3 Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces: Will Satou Sabally Play in Finals Game 3?

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The 2025 WNBA Finals continue to heat up, as the series moves to Phoenix for Game 3 on Wednesday, October 8 at PHX Arena. As of now, the Las Vegas Aces are holding a commanding 2-0 lead with gritty wins in Game 1 and Game 2. A’ja Wilson recorded double-doubles in both games, while Dana Evans and Jackie Young delivered explosive performances to help the side gain an upper hand in the league’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals series.

The series opener saw the Mercury losing their rhythm in the fourth quarter after being in the lead for the entire game. A few missed shots from Mercury in the final seconds of the game, ended up costing them a crucial victory. The Aces, riding on A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans’ 21 points recorded an 89-86 victory over the Mercury, making the most of their home-court advantage.

The victory margin widened in Game 2, as the Mercury slumped to the hosts 91-78. Riding on Jackie Young’s 32 points and a magical 21-point third quarter, as well as A’ja Wilson’s 28 points, the Aces extended their lead to 2-0. While the Mercury hold home advantage in the upcoming game, and are desperate to rebound in the series, the Aces are confident with their momentum.

Below, we breakdown the 2025 WNBA Finals Game 3 Injury Report and predicted starting lineups for Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces.

2025 WNBA Finals Game 3 Injury Report Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces

When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 8 pm ET
Venue: PHX Arena, Phoenix
TV: ESPN | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Phoenix Mercury Injuries

None

Phoenix Mercury injury report for Wednesday's Game 3 of the WNBA Finals vs. the Las Vegas Aces:

No injuries to report. #WNBA
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) October 8, 2025

There is no injury to report for the Phoenix Mercury. While there was injury scare for Satou Sabally after she injured her right ankle late in the fourth quarter. However, she underwent an evaluation, and as per the reports, everything is fine.

Las Vegas Aces Injuries

None

Las Vegas Aces injury report for Wednesday's Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at the Phoenix Mercury:

No injuries to report.#WNBA
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) October 8, 2025

The Aces have a clean injury report for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces Expected Starting Lineups

Phoenix Mercury: Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Natasha Mack, Kahleah Copper, Monique Akoa Makani

Las Vegas Aces: A’ja Wilson, Kierstan Bell, NaLyssa Smith, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.