Can A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces be stopped?
That’s the question on the Seattle Storm’s mind after suffering a 102-77 Game 1 loss to the Aces on Sunday in Las Vegas, extending the Aces’ win streak to 17 consecutive games. The series now shifts to Seattle for Game 2. With a win, the Aces would advance to the semifinals for the seventh consecutive season and tie the league’s longest win streak (18). It was set by Lisa Leslie and the WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks in 2001.
Wilson and company aren’t concerned about the streak. They want to win their third title in four years.
‘In my eyes, the streak was over when the regular season ended,’ said Wilson, who had 29 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks vs. the Storm in Game 1. ‘We have a whole new thing we have to start cooking here. And that’s what I am going to hold up to my teammates every single day.’
It’s safe to say the Aces were cooking Sunday. They shot 50.7% from the field and 14-of-29 from 3, continuing their barrage of 3-pointers after setting a regular-season record (22) in the regualr-season finale on Sept. 11. Jackie Young added 18 points and seven assists in the Game 1 win. Jewell Loyd had 14 off the bench.
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Gabby Williams had a team-high 16 points and three rebounds for the Storm. Skylar Diggins and Dominique Malonga each added 12 points in the losing effort. The Storm were swept by the Aces in the 2024 WNBA playoffs and must pick up a win at home to keep their season alive. That’s easier said than done, as the Storm are the only team in the postseason with a losing record at home (10-12) this season.
Here’s everything you need to know about Game 2 between the Aces and Storm:
What time is Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm?
The Seattle Storm host the Las Vegas Aces at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
How to watch Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm: TV, stream
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT)
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle)
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
Aces vs. Storm WNBA Playoffs schedule
- Game 1: Aces 102, Storm 77
- Game 2: Aces at Storm, 9:30 ET Tuesday (ESPN)
- Game 3: Storm at Aces, TBD Thursday (ESPN2)
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