The Las Vegas Aces earned a 98-77 home win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday, September 20, behind A’ja Wilson’s 30 points, eight rebounds and three steals, as Las Vegas improved to 29-13 with a steady four-quarter performance at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Aces 29, Storm 18

Las Vegas established control early, outscoring Seattle by 11 points in the opening period. The Aces created a working margin with efficient offense and carried a 29-18 advantage into the second quarter.

Second Quarter: Storm 25, Aces 23

Seattle responded with its best offensive quarter of the night, scoring 25 points to trim two points from the deficit. Flau’jae Johnson helped direct the Storm’s effort, but Las Vegas remained in front 52-43 at halftime.

Third Quarter: Aces 24, Storm 21

The teams traded productive stretches after halftime, but the Aces again won the quarter. Las Vegas extended its lead by three more points and entered the final period ahead 76-64.

Fourth Quarter: Aces 22, Storm 13

Las Vegas took control in the closing quarter, holding Seattle to 13 points while adding 22. The 9-point final-period edge turned a 12-point game entering the fourth into a 21-point Aces win.

Key Performers

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas: Wilson led all scorers with 30 points while adding eight rebounds and three steals. Her production set the tone for an Aces offense that shot 50.8% from the field.

Jackie Young, Las Vegas: Young recorded a game-high eight assists, helping the Aces produce 20 assists on 32 made field goals.

Flau’jae Johnson, Seattle: Johnson provided 29 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals in an all-around effort for the Storm.

Dominique Malonga, Seattle: Malonga led Seattle with eight rebounds as the Storm finished with a 35-28 advantage on the glass.

NerdSports Stat: Seattle had seven more rebounds and attempted eight more field goals than Las Vegas, but the Aces still won by 21 because they shot 50.8% overall and made four more 3-pointers.

Game Analysis

The difference came down to shot efficiency and late-game execution. Las Vegas made 32 of 63 shots, compared with Seattle’s 28 of 71, and the Aces also connected on 11 of 26 attempts from 3-point range. Seattle made seven 3-pointers on the same number of attempts.

Las Vegas also converted 23 free throws, compared with 14 for Seattle, creating another important scoring gap. Although the Storm competed effectively in the second and third quarters and collected more rebounds, the Aces consistently made better use of their possessions.

Wilson’s scoring was supported by ball movement from Young and a balanced team performance that kept the Aces ahead after their strong opening quarter. Seattle’s offense could not sustain its second-quarter production, particularly during the final 10 minutes.

Closing Context

The win moved Las Vegas to 29-13 in the Western Conference, while Seattle fell to 8-35. The Aces will return to action Tuesday, September 22, against the Los Angeles Sparks, while the Storm visit the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, September 23. No season-series information was provided for this matchup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm game on September 20, 2026?

Las Vegas Aces defeated Seattle Storm 98-77 on September 20, 2026.

How many points did A’ja Wilson score?

A’ja Wilson scored 30 points; her individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied box score.

What are Las Vegas Aces’ standings after this game?

After the win, Las Vegas Aces sits 29-13 in the Western Conference.

Who was the best player in the game?

A’ja Wilson was the standout performer with 30 points, eight rebounds and three steals.