Seattle Storm Force Deciding WNBA Game 3 Against Las Vegas Aces

The Seattle Storm secured an 86-83 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, marking their first playoff win since 2022 and forcing a decisive Game 3. Skylar Diggins led the Storm with 26 points, including a critical jumper with 4.2 seconds remaining, while Nneka Ogwumike added 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Storm overcame a 79-70 deficit with a 16-4 run late in the game, with Dominique Malonga also contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Aces, who had ended the regular season on a 16-game winning streak, were led by Jackie Young's 25 points and A’ja Wilson's 21 points and 13 rebounds. The game was tightly contested, featuring key late turnovers by the Aces and clutch plays by Seattle to take their first lead with 31 seconds left. The series now shifts back to Las Vegas for the decisive Game 3, with the winner advancing to the WNBA semifinals.