A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history as Aces sweep Storm

A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history as Aces sweep Storm Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson added another milestone to her résumé on Sunday night, scoring a game‑high 30 points as the Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 98‑77 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The performance pushed Wilson past the 1,000‑point mark for the second time in her career; she first reached the feat in 2024, accomplishing it in 38 games. With two regular‑season games remaining, Wilson is also pursuing a fifth career MVP award. Her scoring outburst helped the Aces improve to 29‑13 overall and 14‑7 at home, extending their winning streak to five contests. Guard Jackie Young contributed 23 points and eight assists, continuing a stretch in which she and Wilson are among the only two teammate duos in the league to have both players ranked in the top ten for scoring. Young entered the game averaging a career‑best 19.3 points per outing, following a 35‑point effort on Thursday. The victory, coupled with an earlier loss by the Indiana Fever to the Washington Mystics, secured the Aces home‑court advantage for the opening round of the playoffs. Las Vegas remains within striking distance of the No. 2 seed, trailing the Golden State Valkyries by two games while holding a one‑game lead over the Atlanta Dream and a two‑game cushion over the Fever. The WNBA postseason is set to begin on Sunday, September 27.