Aces Advance to Seventh Consecutive WNBA Semifinals with 74-73 Win over Storm

The Las Vegas Aces secured their seventh consecutive WNBA semifinal appearance by narrowly defeating the Seattle Storm 74-73 in a thrilling Game 3 playoff matchup. A’ja Wilson led the charge with a career-tying playoff high of 38 points, including 25 in the second half, showcasing her dominance despite strong defensive efforts from Seattle. Jackie Young delivered the decisive go-ahead putback with 12.4 seconds left, after Wilson missed a critical shot, sealing the victory for Las Vegas. Seattle’s Erica Wheeler made a late jumper to give her team a brief lead, but her final shot attempt was unsuccessful as time expired. The Aces will face the Indiana Fever in the semifinals, with homecourt advantage and hopes of continuing their strong playoff tradition. The game was marked by intense defense, physical play, and several lead changes in the final minutes, underscoring the competitive nature of the series.