The Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces faced each other again on Thursday, roughly a week after their last meeting. Alyssa Thomas and Co., which lost in Phoenix 86-83, hoped to get some payback and even the season series to 2-2. The Mercury looked to extend a two-game winning streak and end Las Vegas’ run of eight straight victories.Thomas dropped seven points in the first quarter to help keep her team within striking distance. The Mercury’s 2-for-10 shooting from deep was a key reason they trailed 23-17 after 10 minutes.The Aces leaned on a well-balanced attack led by Jackie Young, who had seven points and two assists. Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson contributed two points, four rebounds, one block and one steal.Las Vegas dropped an 8-1 run in the first five minutes of the second quarter to take control of the game. The Mercury bounced back to make the game closer before the Aces surged to a strong finish to lead 43-29 at halftime. Wilson scored eight points in the period to hand her team a significant advantage.Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces player stats and box scorePhoenix Mercury player stats and box scorePlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FGFT+/-Alyssa Thomas973Natasha Mack180Satou Sabally831Kahleah Copper601Monique Akoa Makani201DeWanna Bonner010Kathryn Westbeld010Sami Whitcomb321Kalani Brown----------Kitija Laksa- - --------Kiana Williams- - --------Lexi Held- - --------Las Vegas Aces player stats and box scorePlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FGFT+/-NaLysas Smith432Kierstan Bell611A'ja Wilson1081Chelsea Gray823Jackie Young933Kiah Stokes020Jewell Loyd010Dana Evans6 0 0Aaliyah Nye0 0 0Megan Gustafson- - --------Editor's Note: Updates will follow.