Las Vegas Aces Triumph In WNBA Commissioner's Cup Opener As Tournament Tips Fifth Season

WNBA Commissioner's Cup: A Midseason Showdown

The WNBA Commissioner's Cup, was introduced in 2021, as an in-season competition designed to add excitement and stakes to regular-season matchups. Teams compete in designated "Cup games," with the top team from each conference facing off in the Commissioner's Cup Final. The tournament offers a substantial prize pool, with players on the winning team earning bonuses.

Past Winners:

• 2021: Seattle Storm defeated Connecticut Sun (79–57)

• 2022: Las Vegas Aces defeated Chicago Sky (93–83)

• 2023: New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas Aces (82–63)

• 2024: Minnesota Lynx defeated New York Liberty (94–89)

The 2025 edition continues this tradition, with teams vying for midseason supremacy and the coveted Commissioner's Cup trophy. The games tipped off today June 1st with the championship slated for June 25.

Las Vegas Aces Secure Victory in Commissioner's Cup Opener

The Las Vegas Aces commenced their 2025 Commissioner's Cup campaign with a significant 75-70 win over the Seattle Storm. This victory not only sets a positive tone for their Cup journey but also reinforces their position as a dominant force in the league especially after their 20 point loss to the Storm just one week ago. The Aces were led by A'ja Wilson's 19 points and 7 rebounds marking only the second time she hasn't marked a double double in the stat book this season. This improves the Aces to a 4-2 record and 1-0 in Commissioners Cup play. They will look to keep things rolling when they take the court against the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday June 7.

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