The Las Vegas Aces added another victory to their remarkable season on Sunday night, cruising past the Chicago Sky 80-66 at T-Mobile Arena. The defending champions have now won 14 straight, but the night belonged to A’ja Wilson, who carved her name deeper into league history with yet another record-setting performance.
Wilson poured in 31 points and collected 11 rebounds, marking her 13th game this season with at least 30 points. No WNBA player has ever done that before in a single campaign. By surpassing Jewell Loyd and Maya Moore, Wilson has set a new standard for offensive dominance, and her momentum has carried her to the top of the MVP race. Oddsmakers now list her ahead of Napheesa Collier, a sign of just how commanding her season has become.
The numbers tell the story. Wilson leads the league in total points, blocks, defensive rebounds, win shares, player efficiency rating, and of course, 30-point games. This year also marks her third season surpassing the 900-point plateau, a mark that no other active player has consistently reached. During the Aces’ 14-game surge, she has averaged 27.4 points and 12.0 rebounds, anchoring the team on both ends of the floor.
Head coach Becky Hammon summed it up simply: “It’s dominant. She’s dominant on both ends, and it’s really special to have a front row seat to watch her greatness.”
With the win, Las Vegas pulled into a tie for second place with the Atlanta Dream, securing home-court advantage for the playoffs. The Lynx remain locked into the top seed, but the Aces are making a fierce push for the second spot as the postseason approaches.
Wilson was not alone in powering the victory. Jackie Young added 20 points and dished out nine assists, while Chelsea Gray chipped in 13. The Aces have been the most potent offense in the league during this streak, averaging 87.4 points per game on nearly 47 percent shooting. At the same time, they’ve been just as strong defensively, holding opponents to 77.4 points per contest, the fourth-stingiest mark in the WNBA over this run.
The attention of the sports world may have been fixed on the opening week of the NFL season, but in Las Vegas, Wilson made sure the spotlight shifted back to basketball. With her 13th 30-point outing of the year, she didn’t just lift her team to another win. She etched her dominance into the record books and positioned herself as the frontrunner for another MVP crown.
