The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to lift the 2025 WNBA championship at the PHX Arena on October 10 with a win over the Phoenix Mercury. The hosts are already shorthanded with Satou Sabally missing Game 4 due to a concussion. A’ja Wilson was quick to send the Mercury forward a heartfelt message.
The Arizona franchise confirmed the unavailability of its superstar forward and leading scorer in the finals series. The Aces’ forward was quick to respond to the news with a heavy heart.
A’ja Wilson Reacts To Satou Sabally’s Absence In Game 4
During Game 3 of the series, the Mercury side was looking to get back into the game with a strong fourth-quarter performance. The players put everything on the line to challenge the Aces and win one game in the series. In the midst of this, Sabally hit her face on Kierstan Bell’s knee and left the court.
“I hate to see any player go down, and I suffered from a concussion earlier this season, and that’s no joke. The brain is an organ that I never wanna play around with. So players out to Satou. I know it’s not easy, particularly at this time; it’s even harder, so definitely… heart is heavy for her,” Wilson said during an interview at the practice session.
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson said her “heart is heavy” for Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally who was ruled out of Game 4 with a concussion.
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) October 9, 2025
Wilson said as a leader she needs to make sure the Aces locker room does not get complacent.#WNBA pic.twitter.com/V0FtvFLCG8
Wilson also sent her best wishes to Kelsey Mitchell when the guard got injured during the Fever -Aces series. In the finals series, however, the Aces put up an excellent offensive display against the Mercury, thanks in part to the four-time MVP’s outstanding gameplay. Wilson even banked the game-winner in Game 3 with 2.2 seconds left to get closer to the championship.
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Ironically, the Aces played ‘winner-take-all’ games against the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever in the first round and semifinals. But the side looked in complete control against the Mercury team in the final series.
A’ja Wilson Makes All-WNBA First Team
Ahead of the WNBA Finals Game 4, the league released the names of players who made the All-WNBA First Team. While the reigning MVP winner was the obvious choice for the first team selection, other names include Napheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Mitchell, and Alyssa Grey.
Introducing your 2025 All-WNBA Teams!
— WNBA Communications (@WNBAComms) October 10, 2025
FIRST TEAM
🏀Napheesa Collier
🏀Allisha Gray
🏀Kelsey Mitchell
🏀Alyssa Thomas
🏀A’ja Wilson
SECOND TEAM
🏀Aliyah Boston
🏀Paige Bueckers
🏀Sabrina Ionescu
🏀Nneka Ogwumike
🏀Jackie Young pic.twitter.com/i8nOiXPDFi
All five players were in the MVP discussion as Wilson clinched her record-setting fourth MVP Award, while the Lynx forward came second, followed by the Mercury star. The 29-year-old had a monster season for the Aces, posting 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
Her teammate Jackie Young made the All-WNBA second team along with Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, Sabrina Ionescu, and Nneka Ogwumike.