The Las Vegas Aces secured a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco, highlighted by an outstanding performance from A’ja Wilson. The 28-year-old center led the team with 27 points in 32 minutes, also adding 3 assists and 7 rebounds, helping her team achieve its 16th victory of the season.
This win served as a redemption following a severe 58-111 loss to the Minnesota Lynx and marked the Aces’ second straight victory against the Valkyries, but the evening was especially memorable for Wilson due to a historic personal milestone.
A’ja Wilson Achieves Historic WNBA Milestone
Not only did Wilson dominate offensively, she was also a defensive powerhouse, recording two steals and two blocks. Her defensive contributions helped her become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach at least 5,000 points and 500 blocks. This rare feat highlights her dual-threat role on the court as both an elite scorer and defender.
The Las Vegas Aces recognized her achievement by sharing a tribute on their official Instagram account, celebrating her as the Queen of the Game alongside a highlight video from the matchup. The team also noted,
Of course the M’V3 is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 5,000+ PTS & 500 BLK,
praising her remarkable statistics. This season, Wilson is averaging 21.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game.
Fan Support and Upcoming Challenges
Fans expressed their admiration and excitement for Wilson’s record-breaking moment in the comments section with enthusiastic praise. One follower wrote,
A’ja Wilson on top, top, top!
while another celebrated,
There’s My Favorite WNBA player A’ja,
accompanied by heart emojis. Another fan highlighted her impact by saying,
It’s the e’ffiency for meeeee,
alongside clapping and fire emojis.
Looking ahead, Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces prepare to maintain their momentum when they host the Seattle Storm next Friday at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Paradise, Nevada, aiming to extend their winning streak and continue their strong season performance.