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WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson Injures Head in Aces Loss to Sparks
- On June 11 in Las Vegas, A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces left the contest versus the Los Angeles Sparks due to a head injury, contributing to the Aces’ 97-89 defeat.
- Wilson sustained the injury after an apparent elbow by Sparks forward Dearica Hamby during a blocked shot attempt in the third quarter, leading her to exit with 1:17 remaining.
- Before exiting the game, Wilson contributed 13 points along with multiple rebounds, assists, and blocks. After briefly returning following a facial injury, she did not participate in the fourth quarter. The Aces struggled offensively, with Jackie Young being the only player to produce significant scoring.
- Aces coach Becky Hammon confirmed that Wilson has entered concussion protocol and plans to visit a doctor tomorrow for evaluation, making her status for Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury uncertain.
- Wilson's injury contributed to the Aces' first consecutive losses this season, and her availability remains uncertain ahead of their June 13 game against the Seattle Storm.
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The 10 Best Dressed WNBA Players (1:16) The Las Vegas Aces won't have All-Star center A'ja Wilson at their disposal this Friday when they take on the Dallas Wings. During Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, the three-time MVP was struck in the face by Dearica Hamby as she was driving to the basket. She left the game in the third quarter and did not return. "She was bleeding," Aces coach Becky Hamon said. "She's going to go to the doctor …
Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson ruled out against Dallas Wings, in concussion protocol
The Las Vegas Aces are looking to bounce back after two straight losses, and will do so without their star.Aja Wilson is in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury against the Sparks on Wednesday. The team says she is officially out of Friday nights matchup against the Dallas Wings.Wilson left the game at the 1:17 mark in the third quarter Wednesday, and did not return.Shooting continues to be an issue for Las Vegas, who is currently l…
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