With a set of MVP awards and championship rings, Las Vegas Aces All-Star middle A’ja Wilson has achieved nearly each feat conceivable throughout her profession. That’s, till she achieved a WNBA first following a outstanding efficiency on Wednesday.
Wilson dominated in a 95-81 win over the Dallas Wings within the Commissioner’s Cup, turning into the primary participant in league historical past to report 35 factors or extra, 10-plus rebounds and not less than 5 steals in a single recreation.
She completed the night time with 36 factors, capturing 15-of-22 from the sphere, together with 14 rebounds and 6 steals.
A lot of the main focus within the WNBA world has been on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, and rightfully so. However, within the meantime, Wilson has been lighting issues up early within the season.
Wilson got here into Wednesday’s contest posting a double-double, recording 26.5 factors and 12.5 rebounds by six video games. Following her efficiency in opposition to the Wings, she’s averaging 27.9 factors and 12.7 boards, each profession highs.
In the meantime, the victory helped the Aces enhance to 1-0 within the Commissioner’s Cup and 5-2 general, putting them a half-game again of the Minnesota Lynx (6-2) for the highest spot within the Western Convention.
