The rematch between the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx was never going to be quiet, not after what happened in early August. On the second day of that month, Minnesota handed Las Vegas one of the most lopsided losses in league history, a 50-plus point humiliation. Since that night, the Aces have flipped the script entirely. Becky Hammon’s team has rattled off thirteen straight victories, erasing every doubt that ugly loss left behind.
At the heart of the resurgence stands A’ja Wilson. The reigning MVP has been relentless, putting together seven games with at least thirty points during this torrid stretch. Opponents have tried everything, but it hardly matters. The buckets keep coming, and the damage piles up. When the Aces faced the Lynx again on Thursday, Wilson wasted no time reminding the league why her name belongs at the top. Napheesa Collier, who entered the night as a frontrunner for MVP honors, simply could not withstand the onslaught.
Wilson scored at will, twisted defenses apart, and left Collier searching for answers. The performance was ruthless, a public display of dominance that reignited debate over the league’s true best player. And when moments like that happen, the internet responds in only one way: with memes.
The creativity was instant and merciless. Collier became the face of countless jokes, each one a playful but pointed reminder of how thoroughly Wilson controlled the matchup. For Las Vegas, the night was proof that their championship pedigree remains intact. For Collier and Minnesota, it was a long evening capped by the sting of watching those memes spread.
One truth remained undeniable—the Aces have rediscovered their edge, and A’ja Wilson is the one swinging it.
