Wilson scores 30 points as the Aces beat the Storm 98-77

Associated Press Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 9:05 p.m. A'ja Wilson scored 30 points to help the Las Vegas Aces defeat the Seattle Storm 98-77 on Sunday night. She made 16 of 18 free throws and recorded her 49th career 30-point game, the second-most in league history behind Diana Taurasi's 54. The victory improved the Aces to 29-13, giving them a five-game winning streak and a one-game lead over Atlanta for third place; the top four teams earn home-court advantage in the best-of-three opening playoff round. The Storm fell to 8-35, having lost 18 of their last 20 games and securing the worst record of the season. Seattle rookie Flau'jae Johnson hit five three-pointers and finished with a season-high 29 points, while Dominique Malonga contributed 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Jackie Young went 10-of-15 from the field for 23 points and eight assists, and Chelsea Gray added 15 points. Young opened the game with 12 points during a 21-2 run that put Las Vegas ahead 27-12 with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter. Seattle twice trimmed its deficit to two points in the second period but could not get any closer. The Aces had previously beaten the Storm 114-77 in Seattle on Thursday night.