The Las Vegas Aces delivered a commanding performance at home on June 9, 2026, defeating the Seattle Storm 101-91 in a high-scoring Women’s National Basketball Association showdown. The victory extended the Aces’ strong start to the season and showcased their championship-caliber depth against a resilient Storm squad.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Aces set a blistering pace, using their trademark transition offense to build an early cushion. Las Vegas shot 52% from the field and converted 14 three-pointers, while the Storm kept the game competitive with balanced scoring and gritty defense on the perimeter. The final margin of ten points belied a contest that was tightly contested until the fourth quarter, when the reigning champions pulled away.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: The Aces opened with a 28-19 run, led by A’ja Wilson’s eight points and two blocks in the period.
• Storm Fight Back: Seattle trimmed the deficit to 52-49 at halftime behind Jewell Loyd’s 15 points and sharp shooting from beyond the arc.
• Third Quarter Decider: Las Vegas outscored the Storm 30-23 in the third, with Chelsea Gray orchestrating the offense and Kelsey Plum hitting back-to-back triples.
• Clutch Finish: With Seattle within six points midway through the fourth, Wilson converted an and-one and then dished to Jackie Young for a dagger three, sealing the win.

Standout Players

A’ja Wilson was the difference-maker, finishing with 29 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks. Her two-way presence dominated the paint and limited Seattle’s interior scoring. Kelsey Plum added 24 points and 7 assists, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points on efficient shooting. For the Storm, Jewell Loyd poured in 27 points and Skylar Diggins-Smith logged a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists, but the team struggled to contain Las Vegas’s offensive firepower.

Tactical Story

Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon employed a switching defense that forced the Storm into difficult mid-range looks, while the Aces’ ball movement (28 assists on 38 field goals) exposed Seattle’s occasional lapses in rotations. The Storm, missing key interior presence due to foul trouble for Ezi Magbegor, could not match the Aces’ efficiency in the pick-and-roll. Seattle’s bench was outscored 28-15, a telling margin in the final scoreline.

Season Impact

The win improved the Aces’ record to 8-2, keeping them atop the WNBA standings alongside the New York Liberty. For the Storm, now 5-5, the loss snapped a modest two-game winning streak and highlighted areas needing improvement on the defensive glass. The two teams will meet again in Seattle on July 14, a rematch that now carries added significance in the playoff positioning race.