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2025 WNBA Finals Game 2 Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury: Update on Alyssa Thomas’ Left-Hand Injury Scare

The Aces lead the series 1-0.

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The 2025 WNBA Finals shift to Game 2, with the Las Vegas Aces hosting the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, October 5. The opening game of the league’s first ever best-of-seven finale series saw the Aces clinching a narrow 89-86 victory over the Mercury. A’ja Wilson’s 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Dana Evans’ 21 points and two rebounds led the charge for the hosts. Apart from them, Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young finished in double-digits with 21 and 10 points, respectively.

On the other hand, the Mercury were led by Kahleah Copper’s 21 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Satou Sabally dropped 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Alyssa Thomas chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. The Mercury were in the lead for most of the game, but in the final quarter, the Aces turned up their defense, breaking their rivals’ momentum. Moreover, Thomas ended up missing a couple of free throws in the end, which snatched away victory from their hands.

Starting the series with a dub ✅@Danaaakianaaa: 21 PTS / 3 AST / 4 STL / 5-6 3PM / 62% FG@_ajawilson22: 21 PTS / 10 REB / 5 AST / 2 BLK / 44% FG@jewellloyd: 18 PTS / 4 REB / 50% FG@JackieYoung3: 10 PTS / 5 AST / 2 STL#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/WzasFOJdZ8
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 4, 2025

Nevertheless, there are six more games remaining in the series. While the Aces would want to extend their winning streak, the Mercury desperately want to get a win in order to even the score before action moves to Phoenix.

That said, let’s have a look at the 2025 WNBA Finals Game 2 injury report and predicted starting lineups for Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury:

2025 WNBA Finals Game 2 Injury Report Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury

When: Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 3 pm ET
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Nevada
TV: ESPN, ABC | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Las Vegas Aces Injuries

None

The Aces don’t have any listed injury on their injury report.

Phoenix Mercury Injuries

None to Report

There were reports that Mercury star Alyssa Thomas had an injury scare, and she was seen flexing her left hand throughout the end of the game. However, she reportedly underwent an MRI and the results are clean. Thomas is now cleared to play Game 2. Apart from it, there is nothing to worry about the Mercury’s roster. They all are healthy.

Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Expected Starting Lineups

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

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

2025 WNBA Finals

Las Vegas Aces

Phoenix Mercury

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.