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Aces A'ja Wilson trumps Ezi's Seattle Storm
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Highlights
Aces shut down Storm in WNBA was A'ja Wilson's 19-Point Performance secures Vegas victory
- Australian centre Ezi Magbegor was -9 in 25 minutes against the Las Vegas Aces
- Seattle Storm fell to 3-4 to start the 2025 WNBA season
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Reigning MVP A'ja Wilson's commanding 19-point, four-block performance helped the Aces secure their second road win of the season against Australian centre Ezi Magbegor's Seattle Storm (3-4) 75-70 at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Magbegor grabbed nine rebounds but was -9 in 25 minutes. She scored seven points on 3-from-5 from the field.
Key Details
- Result: Las Vegas Aces 75 def. Seattle Storm 70
- When: June 2, 2025
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
- Standings: Las Vegas Aces (#4) | Seattle Storm (#8)
By the Numbers
- A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) starred with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and four blocks in 35 minutes.
- Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm) scored 20 points, and had four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes.
What Happened
The Aces established control early, racing to a 27-17 lead in the first quarter behind Wilson's dominant interior presence. Las Vegas maintained their advantage through the middle periods, leading 61-47 heading into the final quarter despite Seattle's improved defensive effort.
Seattle mounted a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Aces 23-14 as the visitors struggled with ball control. However, the Storm's rally fell short as Las Vegas's earlier cushion proved too substantial to overcome.
Wilson was the difference-maker for Las Vegas, recording 19 points on 9-from-22 shooting while adding four blocks that disrupted Seattle's offense throughout the contest. Her defensive presence forced the Storm into difficult shots and limited their effectiveness in the paint.
The Aces' bench provided crucial contributions, with Dana Evans adding nine points and three assists in 21 minutes, while Aaliyah Nye contributed 10 points on efficient 3-from-6 shooting. For Seattle, Williams led all scorers with 20 points on 8-from-16 shooting, including 4-from-8 from beyond the arc.
Turnovers ultimately decided the outcome, with Seattle committing 19 compared to Las Vegas's 15. The Aces capitalised on these mistakes, generating 11 steals that led to crucial transition opportunities. Despite Seattle's superior field goal percentage (43.1% to 42.2%), Las Vegas's three-point shooting (40% on 10-from-25) and advantage at the free-throw line (11-from-14) secured their victory.
With this win, Las Vegas improved to 4-2 overall and 2-2 on the road, solidifying their position in the WNBA playoff picture. Seattle dropped to 3-4, continuing their inconsistent start to the season.
