**WNBA Playoff Update: Star Center Sidelined with Concussion**
The highly anticipated first-round playoff matchup between the Seattle Storm and the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces got underway, but not without a significant absence for the Storm. Their dominant starting center, a 25-year-old defensive powerhouse, was forced to sit out Game 1 due to a concussion sustained in a recent regular-season contest.
The injury occurred on September 13 during a win over the Dallas Wings, causing the star player to miss the final three games of the regular season. Unfortunately, there is no clear timeline for her return to the court. Her presence was deeply felt, as she is a two-time All-Defensive Second Team selection and a crucial component of the Storm’s league-leading defense.
This season, she averaged an impressive 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while also ranking second in the WNBA with 2.2 blocks per contest. Her absence will undoubtedly be a challenge for the Storm as they face off against the Aces, who boast a formidable opponent in A’ja Wilson, the league’s top shot-blocker.
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