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WNBA Recaps: Dominant Blowouts, Historic Milestones. and the Playoff Race

Ralph Garcia September 18, 2026 at 1:51 am 3 minutes read

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The WNBA was back in action last night, and you may have noticed some rust in some players after the FBA World Cup break. We saw another double-double from Angel Reece in the Dream’s blowout of the Sun, while A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young did what they do best: dominate a game in the cruise-control win for the Aces over the Storm.

Let’s take a closer look at what happened in last night’s action.

Las Vegas Aces 114, Seattle Storm 77

The Las Vegas Aces made a massive statement, systematically dismantling the Seattle Storm in a 114-77 runaway victory. Jackie Young exploded in the opening period, tying the WNBA record with 22 first-quarter points en route to a career-high 35-point night, while A’ja Wilson added 29 interior points in a dominant all-around effort. The 37-point blowout keeps Las Vegas squarely in control of their pursuit of a top seed and home-court advantage, serving as a stark reminder of how lethal the Aces remain when firing on all cylinders.

LIKE WE SAID, ALL-WNBA HER. 🗣️

With 22 points in the opening frame, Jackie Young tied the @WNBA record for most points in a first quarter and finished with a new career-high 35 points. 👏@JackieYoung3 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/vaPCniNcgY

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 18, 2026

Atlanta Dream 103, Connecticut Sun 59

Angel Reese delivered a historic performance to lead the Atlanta Dream in a 103-59 wire-to-wire blowout of the Connecticut Sun. Reese poured in 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds to increase her WNBA single-season record with her 30th double-double, while teammate Rhyne Howard set the league’s single-season 3-point mark. Atlanta’s defense suffocated Connecticut from the opening tip, allowing the Dream to comfortably manage minutes late while keeping themselves firmly in the hunt for a top-three playoff seed.

Washington Mystics 110, Chicago Sky 80

The Washington Mystics executed cleanly from start to finish, pulling away for a decisive 110-80 victory over the Chicago Sky. Shakira Austin paced Washington with 20 points, backed by Kiki Iriafen’s 18-point, 11-rebound effort, as the Mystics capitalized on 16 Chicago turnovers to turn defense into easy transition points. Washington’s high-efficiency shooting held off any threat of a Chicago rally, allowing the Mystics to protect their standing in the postseason picture and push the Sky further toward the brink.

Dallas Wings 97, Los Angeles Sparks 77

The Dallas Wings protected home court with authority, pulling away from the Los Angeles Sparks for a 97-77 win. Dallas controlled the glass with a commanding 46-27 rebounding advantage, using physical interior play and sharp perimeter execution to prevent Los Angeles from building any offensive momentum. By earning their fifth consecutive victory, the Wings retain firm possession of the eighth and final playoff spot, creating crucial separation in the standings and keeping their postseason fate entirely in their own control.