The Las Vegas Aces stormed into the 2025 WNBA playoffs with their trademark swagger. They dismantled the Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 to kick off their title defense. For the Aces, A’ja Wilson made the most out of the occasion.
Though it was only her confident showing that prompted Wilson to subtly hint at earning a record 4th MVP award. And if the trend continues, there will be no surprise if she really gets to win one.
A’ja Wilson Helped Aces Make WNBA History During Game 1 Vs. Storm
The Aces kicked off the exciting playoff series with a bold victory. For Las Vegas, the 2x WNBA champion dropped 29 points in just 30 minutes. Right after the starting minute, Wilson wasted no time asserting her dominance in the opener, scoring 16 of her 29 points in the first half alone to help the Aces build a 45-25 lead at the break.
She finished with eight rebounds, three steals, and two blocks, shooting efficiently while controlling the paint and stretching the floor with her mid-range game. This effort pushed her past Angel McCoughtry into the top 10 on the WNBA’s all-time playoff scoring list, a milestone reached just one game into the postseason.
17. CONSECUTIVE. WINS.
— NBA (@NBA) September 15, 2025
The 2025 Aces become the 3rd team in WNBA history to reach that mark 🔥💯 https://t.co/Bg3PPUeN09
At 29 years old, Wilson’s already drawing comparisons to icons like Lisa Leslie, whose 11-game streak of 15+ points and 5+ rebounds she now ties for second all-time. Additionally, the win extended the Aces’ incredible run to 17 straight victories, dating back to the regular season. Earlier, Becky Hammon backed Wilson for the 2025 WNBA MVP nod.
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However, it puts them one shy of the league record of 18 set by the 2001 Los Angeles Sparks. They capped the regular season with a franchise-best 30-14 record and a 16-game winning streak, including a record-setting 22 three-pointers in a 103-75 blowout over the Sparks just days before the playoffs.
Storm’s Offense Surrendered Before A’ja Wilson’s Dominance
Seattle entered the series with some momentum from a late-season push, but they looked overmatched from the start. They shot poorly from deep and failed to contain Wilson’s inside-out attack.
Gabby Williams led them with 16 points, and Nneka Ogwumike added nine points and six rebounds in the first half. However, the Storm’s big three, Ezi Magbegor, Brittney Sykes, and Skylar Diggins, combined for zero points before the break, just another day of a struggling offensive lineup.
Additionally, the 25-point loss marks Seattle’s worst playoff defeat in franchise history, a tough pill after they went 2-2 against the Aces in the regular season.