The Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm face off in a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Both teams enter the matchup with 2-1 records, looking to establish early-season dominance.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- TV Broadcast: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass
Team Form & Key Matchups
Las Vegas Aces (2-1)
- Recent Performance: The Aces are coming off a 75-72 victory over the Washington Mystics, where Jewell Loyd hit a clutch three-pointer to seal the win.
- Key Players:
- A’ja Wilson: 22.7 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 4.0 APG, dominant two-way presence
- Jackie Young: 19.0 PPG, stepping up as a perimeter scorer
- Jewell Loyd: 11.3 PPG, making her return to Seattle after a decade with the Storm
- Strengths: Offensive firepower, rebounding dominance
- Concerns: Three-point shooting inconsistency (24.2% in last game)
Seattle Storm (2-1)
- Recent Performance: Seattle secured a 77-70 win over the Phoenix Mercury, led by Skylar Diggins’ 24 points and 14 assists.
- Key Players:
- Skylar Diggins: 22.0 PPG, 9.0 APG, elite playmaker
- Nneka Ogwumike: 19.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG, strong inside presence
- Ezi Magbegor: 5.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG, defensive anchor
- Strengths: Ball movement, defensive versatility
- Concerns: Low-scoring offense (71.7 PPG average)
Tactical Breakdown
- Aces’ Strategy: Las Vegas will rely on Wilson’s inside dominance and Young’s perimeter shooting. Expect Loyd to be aggressive in her return to Seattle.
- Storm’s Strategy: Seattle will push the pace, utilizing Diggins’ playmaking and Ogwumike’s scoring while Magbegor anchors the defense.
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 4
Seattle Storm 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 24, 2025
