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

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 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)

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)

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd (24) celebrates after a play against the Las Vegas Aces during the second 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)