A’ja Wilson Misses Third Game with Concussion
The current WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson, will miss her third consecutive game due to concussion protocol, according to Las Vegas on Monday. The Aces will face the Lynx in Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Wilson has been out of action since June 11, when she left a game against the Los Angeles Sparks in the third quarter after taking a blow to the head from Dearica Hamby. She was placed in concussion protocol on June 13 after being evaluated by a doctor.
The Aces lost that game in Los Angeles and split the two games they’ve played without Wilson since then.
In the absence of Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd have taken on most of the load, each averaging more than 16 points in the last three games.
The Aces desperately need Wilson’s return, as she leads the team in almost every statistical category, including points (20.9), rebounds (9.6), assists (4.0), and blocks (2.6).
Las Vegas has lost three of its last four games. While the Aces continue to navigate a shaky 5-5 season start, they face a Minnesota team that has just suffered its first defeat against the Seattle Storm.
After playing against the Lynx, the Aces will host the Storm on Friday.
