A’ja Wilson Rejects Championship Talk as MVP Contention Runs Through Injury-Filled Season
A’ja Wilson scored 31 points and 11 rebounds as the Aces set a franchise record with 14 consecutive wins, tying for the fourth-longest streak in league history.
- On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky 80-66 at T-Mobile Arena, extending their winning streak to 14 games as reigning MVP A'ja Wilson led with 31 points and 11 rebounds.
- With a playoff berth clinched last month, Las Vegas Aces played without NaLyssa Smith Saturday, starting Megan Gustafson in her place for one of their two games left.
- Wilson's performance carried historic milestones, including her 13th 30-point game this season and a 10th 30-plus point, 10-plus rebound game, while Jackie Young added 20 points and nine assists.
- The 14-game streak places Las Vegas Aces tied with Atlanta at 28-14 for second place, with the regular season ending Thursday and playoffs starting next Sunday.
- The teams play again Tuesday in Las Vegas, and A'ja Wilson leads the WNBA with 23.8 PPG and 10.1 rebounds through Sunday's game.
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A’ja Wilson Rejects Championship Talk as MVP Contention Runs Through Injury-Filled Season
For many, thirteen is considered unlucky—but for A’ja Wilson, it’s become a number to remember. The Las Vegas Aces rolled into their matchup against the Chicago Sky riding a thirteen-game win streak, fueled by Wilson’s MVP-caliber performances. True to form, she poured in 31 points, securing a fourteenth straight victory. The game also marked her 13th outing with 30 or more points this season, setting a new single-season WNBA record and cementin…


Chicago Sky (10-32, 4-16 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (28-14, 15-8 Western Conference)
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