By Shawn McCullough

The Las Vegas Aces got their first win of the 2021 season in a 96-80 win over the Storm in Seattle.

The Aces fell in the season opener against the Storm on Saturday, but came out much more focused in the second game.

“Every game, the last thing that I put on the board is ‘have fun’,” said head coach Bill Laimbeer.   “The last game wasn’t fun for us, but today it was clear that they came from the start and was engaged mentally.”

Jackie Young led the Aces with 21 points and 10 rebounds, with both A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage adding 18.

“I really just tried to go out there and be aggressive,” said Young.  “I am just trying to go out there and help my team win.”

“Jackie [Young] just showed a little glimpse of what she can do,” said forward Riquna Williams.  “It is just the beginning.”

The Aces starters accounted for 78 of the 96 total points with only 18 points coming off the bench.

With the win, the Aces improved to 1-1 on the season heading into their next game on Friday at home in Las Vegas against the Los Angeles Sparks.

“It will be good to see some people who I spent some great years there with,” said Chelsea Gray on facing her former team on Friday.

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Game Notes:

• The Aces shot 53.6% from the field and went 6 for 15 from three-point range.
• A’ja Wilson, Liz Cambage and Jackie Young combined for 29 rebounds.
• The Aces snapped a four game losing streak to the Storm.

Game Starters:

F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 3 Riquna Williams
C – 8 Liz Cambage
G – 0 Jackie Young
G – 12 Chelsea Gray