The Las Vegas Aces secured a thrilling 84-79 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, with A’ja Wilson delivering a standout performance. Wilson achieved her first career 20-20 game, notching 24 points and a career-high 20 rebounds to lead her team to victory. Jackie Young also played a pivotal role in the win, scoring 17 of her team-high 27 points in the third quarter.
Despite facing a six-point halftime deficit, the Aces managed to rally back and secure the win, marking their eighth victory in nine games. Kelsey Plum contributed 13 points, while Chelsea Gray added 11 points to help seal the victory for Las Vegas.
On the opposing side, Jewell Loyd led the scoring for the Seattle Storm with 28 points. Skylar Diggins-Smith chipped in 16 points and eight assists, while Ezi Magbegor contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Storm fell short in their efforts to secure the win, losing for only the second time in seven games.
The game came down to the wire, with the Storm pulling within three points in the final minute. However, Las Vegas held on to secure the win, with Wilson sealing the outcome by making two crucial foul shots with 2.3 seconds left on the clock.
The game was a tale of two halves, with Seattle dominating in the first half thanks to their strong defensive play. Las Vegas struggled to find their rhythm early on, shooting just 6 of 22 in the first quarter. However, they turned things around in the second half, with Young leading the charge and propelling them to victory.
Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, but in the end, it was the Las Vegas Aces who emerged victorious. With this win, the Aces continue to build momentum and solidify their position as a contender in the WNBA.
