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2025 WNBA Semi-Finals Game 3 Results: Satou Sabally’s 23 Points Lead Mercury over Lynx, Fever’s Cold Shooting Against Aces Pushes to Brink of Elimination

The Aces are now 2-1 over the Fever, while Phoenix is leading Minnesota.

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September 23, 2025, saw all four teams locking horns in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA semi-finals. In one game, table-toppers Minnesota Lynx slumped to the Phoenix Mercury in a thrilling contest that ended on a dramatic note. The Lynx, who dominated the standings right from the beginning, are now on the edge of being kicked out of the playoffs.

In the clash between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces, the hosts went cold from the floor in the fourth quarter. Despite keeping it close for three quarters, the Fever failed to push when it mattered the most. As a result, the Aces recorded a 84-72 victory over Indiana, and are now just one win away from clinching a finals spot. Here are the complete WNBA semi-finals game 3 results, read on.

Las Vegas Aces 84-72 Indiana Fever

The Las Vegas Aces now stand just a win away from securing their third finals spot in four years. On Friday, they handed the hosts, Indiana Fever, an easy 84-72 defeat and extended their winning streak to 2-1. Jackie Young led the two-time champions with 25 points while three other starters also had double-figures. NaLyssa Smith added 16 points while Chelsea Gray scored 15. MVP A’ja Wilson came up with 13 points, while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out four assists.

ACES SECURE 2-1 SEMIS LEAD ON THE ROAD 🔥

Jackie Young: 25p/5r/4a
NaLyssa Smith: 16p/4r/4b
Chelsea Gray: 15p/6a/3r

Las Vegas can punch their ticket to the 2025 WNBA Finals with a win on Sunday!pic.twitter.com/FBwQYiU9ao
— NBA (@NBA) September 27, 2025

Throughout the first three quarters, the Fever kept it close with the Aces. However, things suddenly changed in the final period, and the hosts went completely cold from the field. For about nine minutes in the second half, they didn’t make a field goal. The drought was finally ended by Lexie Hull with 2:25 remaining in the game. Indiana missed a series of 10 consecutive shots from the field, while Las Vegas went on a 10-2 run in a stretch of fourth quarter and clinched the victory.

The Aces held Fever to 26-of-73 from the field, 7-of-23 from the three point range and 13-of-21 from the free-throw line.

On the Fever’s side, Kelsey Mitchell dropped 21 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Lexie Hull added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Aliyah Boston had 12 points.

Phoenix Mercury 84-76 Minnesota Lynx

The Phoenix Mercury capitalized their home-court advantage and handed an 84-76 defeat to the table-toppers Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx, once favorites to win the championship, now find themselves on the brink of elimination. The home team was led by Satou Sabally, who dropped 23 points and four rebounds, including 15 in the fourth quarter itself.

Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper also crossed the 20-point mark and dropped 21 points each. Thomas also posted 9 rebounds, eight assists, four steals and two blocks. She became the only player with multiple playoff games of 20+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, and 5+ STL.

Can't forget about the Unicorn 🦄 pic.twitter.com/jGkpYXrrXO
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) September 27, 2025

The Mercury bounced back from an early deficit to take a 48-44 lead at halftime. The Lynx, on the other hand, rallied for a 67-63 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Eventually, the hosts grabbed a significant lead in the final frame and handed an upset. Adding insult to injury, Napheesa Collier rolled her ankle in the final minute of the game, while head coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected after receiving a second technical.

The Lynx were led by Natisha Hiedeman, who dropped 19 points off the bench. Napheesa Collier added 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists before walking out due to an ankle injury. Apart from them, Courtney Williams added 14 points, while Kayla McBride finished with 12 points.

The Lynx were held to 30-of-71 from the field, 6-of-24 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line. The Mercury, on the other hand, were 30-of-65 from the field, 6-of-18 from beyond the arc, and 18-of-22 from the free-throw line.

2025 WNBA Playoffs

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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.