Las Vegas Aces Tie Win Record and A’ja Wilson Sets Personal Best
Las Vegas Aces continue their impressive run in the WNBA, securing their fourteenth consecutive victory on Sunday. This achievement ties for the fourth-longest winning streak in league history. Team star A’ja Wilson shone once again, setting a new league record with her thirteenth game of 30 or more points. Following the Aces’ victory over the Chicago Sky with a score of 80-66, coach Becky Hammon praised Wilson, highlighting her exceptional versatility on the court. Wilson, who could become the first player to win four MVP awards, is a prominent contender for this year’s award.In Sunday’s game, Wilson accumulated 31 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. This was his tenth game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, surpassing his own record from the previous season. The WNBA season has been extended to 44 games, and Sunday was game number 38 for Wilson, who has missed four games due to injury. Currently, Wilson averages 23.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, leading the league in scoring. Wilson has also achieved 85 blocks and 61 steals, marking the second consecutive season in which she surpasses 60 in both statistics. Only two other players in WNBA history have reached these numbers. The Aces are tied with the Connecticut Sun in terms of winning streak. With two games remaining in the regular season, Las Vegas could tie the longest streak in history, which is 16. Las Vegas will face Chicago again on Tuesday and will close the regular season against Los Angeles on Thursday.She is the only person in the gym, in the world, who is both lion and gazelle. She can dance around you or she can devour you.
Becky Hammon, coach of the Las Vegas Aces
