Seattle Storm
8-33
6:00 PM PT
Las Vegas Aces
28-15
Dominique Malonga
16.8 PPG · 8.9 REB · 1.7 AST
A'ja Wilson
25.9 PPG · 9.3 REB · 3.2 AST
Game Script
Expect a clash of contrasting styles. Storm (82.7 PPG) meet Aces (90.9 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on perimeter: Storm shoot 32% from three (8.4/gm); Aces allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Aces.
Game Snapshot
Seattle Storm
Last 51-4LLWLL
StreakL2
L5 scoring78.2points/game
L5 defense91.2allowed/game
Home6-15Road 2-18
Rest3dsince last game
Series0-22 played
Las Vegas Aces
Last 54-1LWWWW
StreakW4
L5 scoring95.6points/game
L5 defense80.6allowed/game
Home13-7Road 15-8
Rest3dsince last game
Series2-02 played
Team Identity
Seattle Storm
Rim protection
Strong rim protection, though hampered by an iso-heavy offense.
EliteWell Below22
Defensive DAverage50
Three-point shootingBelow Avg39
TransitionBelow Avg28
Paint-firstBelow Avg33
Ball movementWell Below17
ReboundingBelow Avg39
Rim protectionAbove Avg83
Las Vegas Aces
Rim protectionElite offensePaint-first offenseBall movementTransition teamDefensive-minded
Strong rim protection and an elite offense.
EliteAbove Avg78
Defensive DAbove Avg67
Three-point shootingAverage64
TransitionAbove Avg72
Paint-firstAbove Avg78
Ball movementAbove Avg78
ReboundingAverage56
Rim protectionElite100
Where the Game Will Be Won
Perimeter
Storm shoot 32% from three (8.4/gm); Aces allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Aces.
Edge · AcesStorm: 8.4 3PM at 32%Aces allow 35% on threesHigh confidence
Paint
Storm score 21.2 two-point makes a game; Aces protect the rim with 4.8 blocks. Interior control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesStorm: 21.2 2PT makesAces: 4.8 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Turnovers
Storm average 14.0 turnovers, Aces 12.0; steals (7.8 vs 7.0) add pressure. Ball security favors Aces.
Edge · AcesStorm: 14.0 TO / 7.8 STLAces: 12.0 TO / 7.0 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Storm have averaged 172 combined points a game, Aces 178. A higher-scoring environment favors Aces.
Edge · AcesStorm: 172 combined pts/gm (28th pct)Aces: 178 combined pts/gm (72nd pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Storm carry a -2.5 rebound margin, Aces -0.3. Second-chance control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesStorm: -2.5 margin, 8.6 OREBAces: -0.3 margin, 7.6 OREBHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Dominique Malonga
Seattle Storm · C
16.8 PPG · 8.9 REB · 1.7 AST · 26 MIN
As Seattle Storm's primary scorer, Malonga sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Natisha Hiedeman
Seattle Storm · G
15.3 PPG · 2.6 REB · 4.8 AST · 30 MIN
As Seattle Storm's key contributor, Hiedeman sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces · C
25.9 PPG · 9.3 REB · 3.2 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
19.5 PPG · 4.2 REB · 6.5 AST · 32 MIN
As Las Vegas Aces's superstar, Young sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Trending Players
Jade Melbourne
Seattle Storm
11.8 points over his last 5 (from 9.3).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 11.8p 4.0r 4.0aSeason: 9.3p 24.6 min
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus
Las Vegas Aces
8.0 points over his last 5 (from 5.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.0p 5.0r 0.4aSeason: 5.0p 10.9 min
Taylor Thierry
Seattle Storm
Minutes up to 14.0 from 5.7.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 1.3p 2.7r 0.3aSeason: 1.2p 5.7 min
Awa Fam
Seattle Storm
5.8 points over his last 5 (from 10.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 5.8p 4.6r 0.8aSeason: 10.5p 28.0 min
Chelsea Gray
Las Vegas Aces
8.8 points over his last 5 (from 12.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.8p 3.6r 4.6aSeason: 12.1p 33.0 min
Jordan Horston
Seattle Storm
2.2 points over his last 5 (from 5.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 2.2p 2.5r 1.2aSeason: 5.1p 18.0 min
Team Trends
Seattle StormPoints77
Opp points114
3PT%30%
Rebounds28
Las Vegas AcesPoints114
Opp points77
3PT%46%
Rebounds38
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Jackie Young
20+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
30.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jackie Young
5+ Assists
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
30.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
A'ja Wilson
25+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
30.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
A'ja Wilson
6+ Rebounds
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
30.0 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Natisha Hiedeman
5+ Assists
Seattle Storm
Why it stands out
31.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
NaLyssa Smith
8+ Rebounds
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 23.6 minutes
Main risk
Recent playing time is below 24 minutes
Based on games before 2026-09-20. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.