The Las Vegas Aces haven’t looked like their usual dominant force so far this season, but A’ja Wilson certainly is.
The two-time MVP scored 32 points on 10-of-17 shooting with 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. That score itself was impressive, but it was also Wilson’s eighth straight game with at least 25 points, breaking the WNBA regular season record.
The previous record holder: Tina Charles with seven in 2021.
That performance helped the Aces bounce back from a three-game losing streak, defeating the Mercury 103-99 and improving their season record to 6-5. The team has long awaited the return of star point guard Chelsea Gray, which could come soon.
It’s already been a historic season for Wilson, who posted the WNBA’s first 35-point, 10-rebound, five-steal game last week and became the first WNBA player to average 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks over nine games. Her numbers were certainly MVP-worthy, but the two-time defending champions will be focusing on something bigger.
