By Shawn McCullough

The Aces got a big game from forward A’ja Wilson in a 79-63 win over the Storm in Seattle.

“We are locked in,” said Wilson. “I love my teammates and I love the feeling in that locker room.”

Wilson registered her 14th double-double of the season, scoring 23 points and pulling down 15 rebounds.

“Rusty game for us shooting-wise, but we buckled down and our defense won us the game,” said head coach Becky Hammon.

Jackie Young contributed with 22 points, while Kelsey Plum added 20.

“I was just trying to get to the paint,” said Plum.

The Aces will most likely be without star center Candace Parker for a long time after suffering an ankle injury before the All-Star Break.

“We miss Candace pushing the ball up the court and her communication and IQ, but we have to step up,” said Wilson.

With the win, the Aces improved to 20-2 on the season heading into their next game in Minnesota on Saturday against the Lynx.

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Game Notes:

The Aces shot just 43.9% from the field.
Las Vegas went seven for 18 from three-point range.
The Aces out-rebounded the Storm, 40-33.

Game Starters:

C – 41 Kiah Stokes
F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 0 Jackie Young
G – 10 Kelsey Plum
G – 12 Chelsea Gray

Aces Injury Report:

Riquna Williams, Out, Lower Back
Candace Parker, Out, Ankle