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Mercury Crush Aces 99-66, Nogic Sparks Rookie Boom

5/10/2026

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The Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 99-66 on May 9, 2026.
A'ja Wilson (19 points) and Alyssa Thomas (20 points, nine assists) totaled 39 points.
Rookie Jovana Nogic added 19 points, hitting four of five three-pointers in the first half.
Coach Becky Hammon blamed the loss on poor defense, noting the Mercury’s 53% shooting and the Aces’ six of seven early misses.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 99-66 on May 9, 2026.
A'ja Wilson (19 points) and Alyssa Thomas (20 points, nine assists) totaled 39 points.
Rookie Jovana Nogic added 19 points, hitting four of five three-pointers in the first half.
Coach Becky Hammon blamed the loss on poor defense, noting the Mercury’s 53% shooting and the Aces’ six of seven early misses.