A'ja Wilson Leads Aces to Playoff Victory

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson, after being honored as a unanimous WNBA MVP, led her team to a 78-67 victory against the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their playoff series. Despite a sluggish first half where she scored just four points, Wilson rebounded impressively with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks. Tiffany Hayes also contributed significantly off the bench with 20 points, while Chelsea Gray added another 16 points. The Aces overcame an early deficit, rallying in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter where the Storm failed to score, managing just two free throws. Wilson's performance marks her third MVP award, tying her with WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson. The Storm struggled offensively, shooting only 36.8% from the field, and could not capitalize on the Aces' early struggles.