A’ja Wilson Leads Las Vegas Aces to Victory in an Exciting Finals Game
In an encounter full of emotion, A’ja Wilson proved her worth once again, guiding the Las Vegas Aces to a crucial victory over the Phoenix Mercury. With the score tied and only five seconds on the clock, Wilson took responsibility and scored a basket that sealed the triumph for the Aces. Wilson’s decisive play, the ninth winning basket in the last five seconds of a finals game in WNBA history, was exactly what coach Becky Hammon had planned.Wilson, aware of the importance of the moment, acknowledged the impact of these plays on his legacy. “I appreciate Becky trusting me in these moments,” Wilson said. “These are playoff basketball moments that you live… I’m glad I could come to work.” Wilson finished the game with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and a dominant performance on both ends of the court. Her performance included an impressive 59% field goal percentage, limiting the Mercury to only 18% when she was defending.“Give the ball to A’ja and get out of the way,” Hammon joked.
Becky Hammon
Despite a mistake in the game, Wilson remained focused and demonstrated her determination. After a fumble in the final moments, she knew she had to make up for it and she did. “I knew I had to get something back because that would have crushed my soul,” Wilson stated.
Confidence in Wilson was evident. “We all had 100 percent confidence in A’ja,” Jewell Loyd commented. The Aces dominated the game for the first 30 minutes, building a 17-point lead before the final quarter. Although the Mercury attempted a comeback, the Aces managed to stay calm and secure the victory.
