Loyd has 26, sends Storm over Aces in WNBA semis opener

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 28: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of Game One of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Storm defeated the Aces 76-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 
              Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) grabs a rebound over Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor (13) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes, left, and Seattle Storm's Tina Charles vie for the ball during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) shoots around Seattle Storm's Tina Charles during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) and forward Stephanie Talbot (7) celebrate after a play against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
            
              Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) shoots over Seattle Storm's Tina Charles during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Loyd has 26, sends Storm over Aces in WNBA semis opener