Seattle Storm 77, Las Vegas Aces 98
WNBA · 2026-09-20 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Seattle Storm 98–77 on 2026-09-20 in WNBA play, a 21-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:40 swung win probability 51% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 77 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 29 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:40 swung win probability 51% → 97%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q1 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q1 1:40 (win probability 51% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 48.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-13.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 17–0 | Q1 1:40 | 51% → 97% |
| Seattle Storm | 10–0 | Q2 8:41 | 96% → 74% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 9–0 | Q3 9:18 | 67% → 95% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 8–0 | Q4 8:26 | 96% → 100% |