The Seattle Storm clashed with the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, the third meeting between the two teams this season. Seattle, which lost 75-70 in a feisty showdown early this month, looked to get payback on the road.
The Storm got off to a hot start in Sin City, outscoring the home team 19-11 in the first six minutes. Erica Wheeler and Gabby Williams led a balanced attack that forced Aces coach Becky Hammon to an early timeout.
Aces rookie Aaliyah Nye came off the bench to give her team a big lift. Nye dropped six points late to help the hosts cut the deficit to 23-21 after one quarter.
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