Aces vs Storm: A Hard-Fought Battle in the WNBA
The Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm are two of the most storied franchises in the WNBA, and their recent matchup was a testament to their rivalry. The game was close throughout, with neither team able to pull away by more than a few points. In the end, the Aces emerged victorious with a 84-79 win, but the Storm made them work for it every step of the way.
A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces with 24 points and 20 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart paced the Storm with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The game was physical from the start, with both teams playing tough defense and crashing the boards hard. The Storm were able to take a slight lead in the first half, but the Aces came out strong in the second half and were able to take control of the game.
The Aces were able to win the game by making big plays down the stretch. With just under three minutes remaining in the game, Wilson hit a jumper to give the Aces a 78-75 lead. On the next possession, Stewart missed a shot and Wilson was able to grab the rebound and get fouled. She made both free throws to give the Aces an 80-75 lead. The Storm were able to cut the lead to 80-79 with just over a minute remaining, but the Aces were able to hold on for the win.
The win was a big one for the Aces, who are now 11-5 on the season. The Storm, who are now 8-6, will look to bounce back in their next game.
What's Next?
The Aces will host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday, July 11th. The Storm will host the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, July 12th.