As the Lynx were trying to keep their hopes alive while down by four with about 20 seconds left, Mercury star Alyssa Thomas had a high-contact steal on Lynx's Napheesa Collier. Not only did the controversial no-call practically seal the game, but it sent Collier to the bench with an injury.

The Phoenix Mercury are competing for a league record-tying fourth championship in their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2021.