In a hard-fought contest that saw the Las Vegas Aces clinch victory over the Dallas Wings with a narrow four-point lead, A'ja Wilson turned in a show-stopping performance, scoring a season-high 37 points and achieving her eighth double-double of the season. The Aces, now standing at an even 11-11, managed to hold off a late surge by the Dallas Wings to end the game with a 90-86 win, as reported by AP News.
Wilson's 37-point spree ties for the most in a WNBA game this season, with a stellar shooting performance of 15 of 25 from the field. Joining her in double figures for the Aces were Jewell Loyd with 14 points, and Aaliyah Nye with 13, as detailed by the official Aces recap. The win came despite Jackie Young exiting early in the fourth with a hip injury that prevented her return.
Dallas had its moments though, including a comeback attempt sparked by a 9-1 run in the fourth quarter that saw them reduce the deficit to just two points courtesy of strategic three-pointers and timely scoring from Paige Bueckers and JJ Quinerly. Rookie Luisa Geiselsoder also impressed with a career-high 14 points, all scored in the first half. Nevertheless, Wilson's layup and clutch free throws down the stretch secured the win for Las Vegas.
Stats tell a vivid story, with Las Vegas shooting at 47.9% from the field compared to Dallas' 40%. The Aces also held a slender 40-39 edge in rebounds, while both teams netted 17 second-chance points each. In an intense matchup that remained contested until the final buzzer, it was ultimately the Aces' defensive efforts and ability to capitalize on turnovers that contributed significantly to their triumph. With 30+ points double-doubles, Wilson sets a record pace, outstripping legends such as Tina Charles and Breanna Stewart, as the Aces' game notes highlight her historic achievements.
Capping the significance of the night, A’ja Wilson now ranks fourth in WNBA history for 30-point games, surpassing Lauren Jackson, and sits at a lofty fifth on the WNBA All-Time list for 25-point games. The Aces will next see action against the Atlanta Dream, hoping to carry this momentum forward in their season, as confirmed by the team's post-game report. Meanwhile, as the league looks towards the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, eyes will assuredly be on Wilson and teammate Young, expecting them to bring their high-stakes play to the midseason showcase.
