Las Vegas Aces
27-15
7:00 PM PT
Seattle Storm
8-32
A'ja Wilson
25.8 PPG · 9.3 REB · 3.1 AST
Dominique Malonga
17.0 PPG · 9.0 REB · 1.7 AST
Game Script
Expect a clash of contrasting styles. Aces (90.3 PPG) meet Storm (82.8 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on perimeter: Aces shoot 35% from three (8.3/gm); Storm allow 32%. The three-point battle tilts toward Aces.
Game Snapshot
Las Vegas Aces
Last 53-2LLWWW
StreakW3
L5 scoring90.2points/game
L5 defense83.6allowed/game
Home13-7Road 14-8
Rest20dsince last game
Series1-01 played
Seattle Storm
Last 51-4LLLWL
StreakL1
L5 scoring79.2points/game
L5 defense85.2allowed/game
Home6-14Road 2-18
Rest19dsince last game
Series0-11 played
Team Identity
Las Vegas Aces
Rim protectionPaint-first offenseBall movementElite offenseTransition teamDefensive-minded
Strong rim protection and a paint-first attack.
EliteAbove Avg72
Defensive DAbove Avg67
Three-point shootingAverage64
TransitionAbove Avg72
Paint-firstAbove Avg78
Ball movementAbove Avg78
ReboundingAverage56
Rim protectionElite100
Seattle Storm
Rim protection
Strong rim protection, though hampered by an iso-heavy offense.
EliteBelow Avg28
Defensive DAverage50
Three-point shootingBelow Avg39
TransitionBelow Avg28
Paint-firstBelow Avg33
Ball movementWell Below17
ReboundingBelow Avg44
Rim protectionElite89
Where the Game Will Be Won
Perimeter
Aces shoot 35% from three (8.3/gm); Storm allow 32%. The three-point battle tilts toward Aces.
Edge · AcesAces: 8.3 3PM at 35%Storm allow 32% on threesHigh confidence
Paint
Aces score 24.5 two-point makes a game; Storm protect the rim with 4.5 blocks. Interior control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesAces: 24.5 2PT makesStorm: 4.5 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Turnovers
Aces average 12.0 turnovers, Storm 14.1; steals (7.0 vs 7.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Aces.
Edge · AcesAces: 12.0 TO / 7.0 STLStorm: 14.1 TO / 7.8 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Aces have averaged 177 combined points a game, Storm 171. A higher-scoring environment favors Aces.
Edge · AcesAces: 177 combined pts/gm (72nd pct)Storm: 171 combined pts/gm (28th pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Aces carry a -0.5 rebound margin, Storm -2.3. Second-chance control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesAces: -0.5 margin, 7.7 OREBStorm: -2.3 margin, 8.6 OREBHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces · C
25.8 PPG · 9.3 REB · 3.1 AST · 32 MIN
As Las Vegas Aces's primary scorer, Wilson sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jackie Young
Las Vegas Aces · G
19.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.5 AST · 32 MIN
As Las Vegas Aces's superstar, Young sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Dominique Malonga
Seattle Storm · C
17.0 PPG · 9.0 REB · 1.7 AST · 27 MIN
As Seattle Storm's primary scorer, Malonga sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Natisha Hiedeman
Seattle Storm · G
15.4 PPG · 2.7 REB · 4.8 AST · 30 MIN
As Seattle Storm's key contributor, Hiedeman sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Trending Players
Ezi Magbegor
Seattle Storm
9.4 points over his last 5 (from 5.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.4p 4.4r 1.8aSeason: 5.4p 17.6 min
Jade Melbourne
Seattle Storm
11.8 points over his last 5 (from 9.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 11.8p 3.4r 3.6aSeason: 9.2p 24.3 min
Mai Yamamoto
Las Vegas Aces
Minutes up to 19.0 from 11.4.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 6.0p 1.4r 1.8aSeason: 5.6p 11.4 min
Awa Fam
Seattle Storm
Minutes down to 23.2 from 28.2.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.8p 4.6r 0.4aSeason: 10.2p 28.2 min
Chelsea Gray
Las Vegas Aces
10.2 points over his last 5 (from 12.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 10.2p 2.4r 5.2aSeason: 12.1p 32.9 min
Chennedy Carter
Las Vegas Aces
8.2 points over his last 5 (from 13.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.2p 1.5r 1.5aSeason: 13.5p 17.5 min
Team Trends
Las Vegas AcesPoints93
Opp points73
3PT%30%
Rebounds38
Seattle StormPoints74
Opp points90
3PT%18%
Rebounds43
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Jackie Young
5+ Assists
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
31.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jackie Young
20+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
31.2 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
A'ja Wilson
25+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
31.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
A'ja Wilson
6+ Rebounds
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
31.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Natisha Hiedeman
5+ Assists
Seattle Storm
Why it stands out
31.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Dominique Malonga
10+ Rebounds
Seattle Storm
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 27.4 minutes
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-17. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.