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Lynx's Jessica Shepard records fastest triple-double in WNBA history

A'ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces on a nine-game winning streak, averaging 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier recovers from an ankle sprain.

  • This week, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson produced dominant performances, intensifying the MVP race as Napheesa Collier remains sidelined after missing five straight games.
  • Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx, has been sidelined since her right ankle sprain, missing five games after emerging as a leading candidate for the MVP award.
  • Across this stretch, A'ja Wilson is averaging 26.0 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game, fueling the Las Vegas Aces' nine-game winning streak and earning two WNBA Player of the Week awards.
  • WNBA analyst Ros Gold-Onwude noted A'ja Wilson is 'putting pressure' on the MVP case as Caesars Sportsbook odds show Collier leading but Wilson closing in.
  • An MRI confirmed Napheesa Collier avoided a serious injury, and the Minnesota Lynx say they are taking precautions as she nears a return after nearly three weeks, potentially reshaping the MVP race.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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