Historic WNBA Win
A’ja Wilson Scores 30 Points to Lead Aces Past Storm for Fifth Straight Win
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A’ja Wilson made 16 of 18 free throws and recorded the 49th 30-point game of her career, second-most in WNBA history behind Diana Taurasi’s 54.
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The Aces took control with a 21-2 first-quarter run, during which Jackie Young scored 12 points to give Las Vegas a 27-12 lead with 1:40 remaining in the period.
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Seattle’s loss clinched the league’s worst record: the Storm fell to 8-35 after losing 18 of their previous 20 games.
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Wilson added eight rebounds, four assists and four combined steals and blocks in 30 minutes, while averaging 26.2 points per game and remaining on pace for her third scoring title.
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The Aces’ potential first-round opponent was projected to be the New York Liberty under the league’s tiebreaker system, setting up a possible rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
A'ja Wilson scored 30 points and made 16 of 18 free throws as the Las Vegas Aces dominated the Seattle Storm 98-77, extending their winning streak to five games Sporting News. The victory strengthens Las Vegas's grip on the WNBA's No. 3 playoff seed at 29-13, just one game ahead of Atlanta with two regular-season games remaining. Wilson became the first player in league history to record multiple 1,000-point seasons and notched her 12th 30-point game of the year.
Jackie Young added 23 points and eight assists for the Aces The Sporting Tribune. The loss clinched the league's worst record for Seattle, which fell to 8-35 after dropping 18 of its last 20 games. The Aces can clinch third place with one more win and are projected to face the New York Liberty in a potential 2023 Finals rematch CBS Sports.
Wilson's Dominant All-Around Performance
Wilson's 30-point effort marked the 49th such game of her career, second only to Diana Taurasi's 54 in WNBA history News 3 LV. Beyond scoring, she contributed eight rebounds, four assists, and four combined steals and blocks in just 30 minutes. Wilson is averaging 26.2 points per game this season and remains on pace for her third scoring title.
Aces Seize Control Early in First Quarter
Las Vegas dictated the pace from the opening tip, unleashing a devastating 21-2 run in the first quarter The Sporting Tribune. During that stretch, Jackie Young alone scored 12 points, giving the Aces a commanding 27-12 lead with just 1:40 left in the period. The early dominance set the tone for a wire-to-wire victory that never felt competitive.
Storm's Collapse Clinches League's Bottom Seed
Seattle's defeat to Las Vegas made the loss especially costly CBS Sports. The Storm's record fell to 8-35, officially clinching the league's worst record. Over their last 20 games, Seattle won just two, underscoring a season marked by consistent struggle and missed opportunities for recovery.
Hammon's Playoff Push and Format Criticism
Coach Becky Hammon emphasized that the team's priority now is entering the playoffs playing its best basketball The Sporting Tribune. However, she criticized the WNBA's best-of-three first-round format, noting it can require the higher seed to play a decisive road game — a competitive disadvantage in playoff basketball. With the potential Liberty matchup looming, Las Vegas aims to hit the postseason in peak form.
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