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Las Vegas beats short-handed Phoenix 79-63 in WNBA playoffs

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) drives into Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) drives arouns Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields (1) grabs a rebound over Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields (1) grabs a rebound against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, fouls Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after a play against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas beats short-handed Phoenix 79-63 in WNBA playoffs