Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington (Seattle Storm’s home arena).
Tip-off: 10:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast options include CNBC, USA Network, local CW Seattle, Prime Video, and The Spot-Vegas 34, plus WNBA League Pass.
Current Rosters
Las Vegas Aces (head coach Becky Hammon; 3rd in West, playoff-qualified and chasing seeding):
Guards: Chelsea Gray (~6.8 APG), Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans, Mai Yamamoto, Ta’Niya Latson.
Forwards/Centers: A’ja Wilson (~26.0 PPG / 9.4 RPG), Brianna Turner, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Stephanie Talbot, Kierstan Bell, Kalani Brown, Justine Pissott.
Seattle Storm (head coach Sonia Raman; 8th in West, eliminated from playoffs):
Guards: Natisha Hiedeman (~4.8 APG / strong scoring), Flau’jae Johnson, Jade Melbourne, Zia Cooke, Taina Mair, Jaylyn Sherrod.
Forwards/Centers: Dominique Malonga (~17.0 PPG / 9.0 RPG), Jordan Horston, Stefanie Dolson, Mackenzie Holmes, Awa Fam, Katie Lou Samuelson (limited), Taylor Thierry.
Injury/Availability Reports
Las Vegas Aces:
Janiah Barker: Out for season (leg).
NaLyssa Smith: Out for season (leg).
Additional notes in some reports list Ta’Niya Latson as out (coach’s decision in certain contexts). Core stars Wilson, Gray, Young, and Loyd remain available.
Seattle Storm:
Katie Lou Samuelson: Out for season (knee).
Ezi Magbegor: Out for season (lower leg/ACL-related in reports).
Natisha Hiedeman: Out (shoulder in some reports).
Jade Melbourne: Out (illness).
Awa Fam: Out (not injury-related in some listings).
Depth is significantly limited; Malonga and Johnson are expected to carry major loads.
Expect Las Vegas to feature its star-heavy core (Wilson, Gray, Young), while Seattle relies on Malonga’s interior presence and remaining available guards amid multiple absences.
Recent Team Forms
Las Vegas Aces (strong, playoff-focused): 6-4 in last 10 and riding a three-game win streak (including recent victories over Toronto). High-efficiency offense (~90.6 PPG) with elite interior scoring from Wilson and playmaking from Gray. Strong Western Conference record and road capability (14-6 away in some tallies). Seeking a fourth straight win and improved seeding.
Seattle Storm (struggling badly): 2-8 in last 10; poor Western Conference mark (1-18). Offense ranks near the bottom (~82–84 PPG recently) with defensive vulnerabilities. Home record is weak (6-14). Playing out the season with a young/rebuilding roster and heavy injury absences.
Series History
Las Vegas has dominated recent matchups. In their only 2026 meeting (June 9), the Aces won 101-91. Historical edge favors the Aces heavily in the last several seasons, with multiple decisive victories. This is the second meeting of the year (with a return game scheduled soon after).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
A’ja Wilson (Aces dominant center, ~26 PPG / 9+ RPG) vs. Dominique Malonga (Storm primary big, ~17 PPG / 9 RPG): Elite interior battle for scoring, rebounding, and rim protection.
Chelsea Gray / Jackie Young (Aces backcourt creation and scoring) vs. Flau’jae Johnson / remaining Storm guards (Hiedeman if available): Perimeter playmaking, shooting, and defensive pressure.
Jewell Loyd / Stephanie Talbot (Aces secondary scorers/defenders) vs. Jordan Horston / Jade Melbourne: Wing scoring and transition opportunities.
Secondary: Las Vegas’s overall depth and efficiency against Seattle’s depleted rotation and youth.
Las Vegas’s star power, health advantage, and form create a significant mismatch.
Betting Trends
The Aces have been strong against weaker Western opponents and own recent head-to-head success. Seattle’s heavy injuries, poor conference record, and low scoring support a lopsided result. Totals can stay moderate if Las Vegas controls the pace or rests starters late, though both sides have shown scoring capability when healthy. Aces are motivated for seeding while Storm are out of contention.
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 9.5
Seattle Storm 173.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 16, 2026
