Seattle Storm Dominates Las Vegas Aces in Thrilling Match
In an exciting WNBA game, the Seattle Storm defeated the Las Vegas Aces with a score of 102-82. The match, which marked Jewell Loyd’s return to Seattle after her transfer to the Aces, was full of emotions and a high level of play.
Loyd, who played a decade with the Storm and won two championships, received an emotional welcome from the fans. A tribute video to the six-time All-Star moved those present, who gave her a standing ovation.The fans have always been great here. You spend 10 years in a place and you meet a lot of people, you establish a lot of relationships. It was nice to see my family there too. My father came. It’s great.
Jewell Loyd
Despite Loyd’s strong start, who scored the Aces’ first nine points, the Storm managed to keep pace and counter their offense. Gabby Williams was assigned to defend Loyd, who, after her initial burst, had difficulty scoring. A’ja Wilson also had a complicated game, which hindered the Aces’ performance.
Storms’ coach, Noelle Quinn, highlighted the importance of the team’s discipline and focus. The Storm showed an impressive collective game, with high shooting effectiveness and excellent ball movement.
The Seattle team managed to score 34 points in the first quarter and surpassed one hundred points for the first time since last May. The shooting efficiency was 60%, including 8 of 16 in three-pointers, and they recorded 32 assists on 42 field goals.
Aces coach Becky Hammon lamented the lack of discipline in her team’s defense.Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 23 points, while Erica Wheeler contributed 21 off the bench. Dominique Malonga, who came to the Storm in the trade that brought Loyd to the Aces, had a significant impact. The match highlighted the Storm’s ability and the Aces’ potential. The next encounter between both teams will be next Sunday at the Climate Pledge Arena.The effort wasn’t there, the discipline wasn’t there. We are breaking our own rules.
Becky Hammon
