WNBA finals Game 2: Aces take another step towards title after overwhelming Mercury

• Phoenix Mercury 78-91 Las Vegas Aces

• Las Vegas take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven series

The Las Vegas Aces moved a step closer to their third championship in four years as they overwhelmed the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA finals.

Jackie Young led the way for the Aces with 32 points, 21 of which came in a scintillating third quarter surge. Young, who tied a career playoff high in total points, fell just short of the league record of 22 points for any postseason quarter. Reigning MVP A'ja Wilson was typically brilliant as she recorded a double-double with 28 points and 14 rebounds.