The Las Vegas Aces win 17th straight game, advancing 1-0 in the WNBA playoffs

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After the game

The Las Vegas Aces won their 17th straight game on Sunday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena, advancing to 1-0 in the WNBA playoffs after beating the Seattle Storm 102-77. A’ja Wilson is now top 10 in league history for most career playoff points, recording 29 points over the Storm. Defensively, Jackie Young recorded four steals bumping her up to second most career playoff steals in franchise history. The Aces look to tie the league record of 18 consecutive victories and advance to the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Seattle against the Storm.

VIDEO: Alex Eschelman reports the latest on Aces win against the Storm

Before the game

The Las Vegas Aces are starting their postseason with a bang after knocking out 16 wins in a row during their regular season. On Sunday, they face off against the Seattle Storm at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, with their eyes on a third title in just four years.

A'ja Wilson (2025 AP Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year) averages 20.8 points against Seattle, with Jackie Young (AP second-team selection) averaging 18.5, Jewell Loyd with 12.3, and Chelsea Gray chipping in an average of 9.5.

And though the Aces certainly aren't lacking in it, Las Vegas wishes their team good luck ahead of the game.

Las Vegas Aces

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.