On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Aces had their 17 game win streak came to an end . In Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the Seattle Storm 86-83.
A number of factors contributed to the Aces' demise .
In the fourth quarter, the Aces led by 14 points, but the Storm outscored them 23-8 in the final seven minutes of the game. Storm center Dominique Malonga converted on a three point play to give the Storm the lead with 31 seconds left.
Later, Skyler Diggins hit a big shot with 4.2 seconds left. Then, Chelsea Gray turned the ball over in an attempt to pass to Jackie Young, giving the Storm possession in the final seconds.
Afterward, Aces coach Becky Hammon pointed out that MVP hopeful A'ja Wilson made a key mistake down the stretch, per Kevin Pelton of ESPN.
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