Aces Advance to Semifinals After Narrowly Defeating Storm 74-73

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Quinn Allen

September 19, 2025 1:31 PM

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On September 18, 2025, the Las Vegas Aces narrowly defeated the Seattle Storm 74-73 in Game 3 of the WNBA quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. A’ja Wilson delivered a standout performance, tying her playoff career-high with 38 points and leading the Aces to a decisive win. Jackie Young added 14 points, including a crucial put-back with 12.4 seconds left on the clock. The Storm kept the game close, but could not overcome Wilson’s dominance in the paint.

This result came after the Storm forced a deciding Game 3 by defeating the Aces 86-83 on September 16, closing that game with a 16-4 run, highlighted by Skylar Diggins’ 26 points.

The Aces, seeded No. 2, managed to fend off the No. 7 Storm in a hard-fought series, with Wilson’s 38-point effort proving decisive. The win secures Las Vegas’ spot in the WNBA semifinals, where they aim to continue their championship defense.

For more details and highlights, see the game summary on ESPN and the full recap on USA TODAY.