Aces, Storm relying on defense in WNBA semifinal series

By TIM BOOTH
AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — A series featuring some of the best offensive stars in the WNBA has so far been defined by defense. Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson have played like the two best players in the league as the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces split the first two games of their WNBA playoffs semifinal series. But the games have been decided by defense. The Storm were better in their 76-73 win in Game 1. The Aces were better in Game 2, pulling out a 78-73 victory. All of which has laid the groundwork for Sunday’s pivotal Game 3 with the best-of-five series shifting back to Seattle.