The 2025 WNBA Playoffs opened with a storm of excitement, and A’ja Wilson wasted no time in stamping her authority on the stage. Her 29-point outburst carried the Las Vegas Aces to a commanding Game 1 victory over the Seattle Storm, while simultaneously etching her name deeper into league history.
Wilson’s scoring lifted her past Angel McCoughtry for 10th place on the WNBA’s all-time playoff points list, a shift that underlined both her dominance and her steady climb among the legends of the game. As if that weren’t enough, she also climbed to eighth place on the all-time playoff rebounds chart, adding another milestone to a night already packed with significance.
Wilson Leads Aces Past Seattle in Statement Win
The Aces, riding a 16-game winning streak heading into the postseason, extended their run to 17 straight with a 102-77 demolition of Seattle. Wilson’s 29 points and seven boards set the tone from the opening minutes, leaving the Storm unable to find answers. Jackie Young contributed 18 points, while Jewell Loyd scored 14, yet the spotlight remained firmly on Wilson’s relentless consistency.
The league itself made sure to highlight the moment. “With 26+ points tonight, A’ja Wilson has passed Angel McCoughtry for 10th on the all-time WNBA Playoff points list… and it’s only Game 1,” read the WNBA’s post. The NBA followed suit, adding, “A’ja making HISTORY again. Wilson also moved to 8th on the all-time WNBA Playoffs rebounds list tonight.”
Legends on the Ladder
Wilson’s rise has pushed her into elite company. The playoff scoring list is ruled by icons, with Diana Taurasi standing tall at the top with 1,486 points. DeWanna Bonner follows at 1,203, then comes Candace Parker at 1,149, Tamika Catchings at 1,141, and Maya Moore at 1,077. With 876 playoff points and counting, Wilson has now surpassed McCoughtry and sits within reach of Lisa Leslie (908) and Seimone Augustus (901).
Her ascension is striking not only for the numbers but for the pace. Wilson is still very much in her prime, and the milestones are piling up at a speed few have managed before. Her regular season dominance — leading the league in scoring and blocks — has transitioned seamlessly into the postseason spotlight.
The Road Ahead
Seattle will attempt to regroup before Game 2, but the reality is clear. Wilson is not simply chasing wins; she is crafting a legacy that grows with every performance. Diana Taurasi may hold the scoring crown for now, but with Wilson’s current trajectory, the race for history has a new and relentless challenger.
