The Las Vegas Aces outlasted the Seattle Storm 90-86 in a classic WNBA offensive showdown on August 9, 2025. In a game featuring multiple All-Stars, the Aces made just enough plays in the final two minutes to secure a narrow victory over their Western Conference rivals. Both teams shot the ball exceptionally well, with the lead changing hands numerous times in the second half. Seattle's veteran point guard kept her team in it with a series of difficult shots, but Las Vegas answered every run with a basket of their own. The decisive sequence saw the Aces get back-to-back stops and convert them into fast-break points to take a four-point lead they would not surrender. This high-quality match result reinforced Las Vegas's status as the team to beat, while Seattle proved they remain a championship-caliber opponent. The atmosphere was described as playoff-like by both teams afterward.