Gray, record-setting Aces beat Mercury 117-80, sweep series


              Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) grabs a rebound against Phoenix Mercury guard Jennie Simms (25) during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) battles for the ball with Phoenix Mercury's Kaela Davis, second from right, during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) knocks the ball away from Phoenix Mercury's Kaela Davis, right, during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) shoots over Phoenix Mercury's Kaela Davis during the first half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) reacts after a play against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields (1) watches from the bench during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell (1) celebrates after a play against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Gray, record-setting Aces beat Mercury 117-80, sweep series