Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
BRADENTON, Fla. — A’ja Wilson and Dearica Hamby each scored 23 points and the Las Vegas Aces secured the top seed in the playoffs with an 86-84 win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
Each team finished at 18-4 heading into the playoffs, but the Aces hold the tie-breaker after winning both regular-season contests against the Storm.
Both squads entered Sunday’s season finale having secured double-byes into the semifinals. Seattle played without forward Breanna Stewart and point guard Sue Bird, who were held out due to injury.
Jewell Loyd’s jump shot with 5:11 left put the Storm up 79-74.