PREVIEW: The Las Vegas Aces enter the WNBA playoffs riding an incredible 16-game winning streak, transforming themselves from a middling 14-14 team to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Their surge has been driven by A'ja Wilson's phenomenal season, potentially her fourth MVP campaign, and consistent performances from Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd. The Aces finished the season strong, ranking in the top half of the league in multiple offensive categories and demonstrating remarkable clutch performance, going 14-5 in games with tight final-minute scores. With a bench ranked second in the league in points per game and first in field-goal percentage, the Aces bring formidable depth to their playoff campaign. The Seattle Storm's path to the playoffs has been challenging, not due to a lack of talent but because the team struggled to find consistent rhythm throughout the season. Led by 10-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike (18.3 points per game) and featuring veterans like Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams, the Storm rank in the top 5 for field goal percentage and assists. Their defensive prowess is notable, leading the league in steals and boasting rookie Dominique Malonga, who ranks second in total blocks. Seattle's strengths include leading the WNBA in fast break points and averaging 82.1 points per game, which is 1.4 points more than Las Vegas typically allows.