A'ja Wilson Makes History with Dominant Performance

A'ja Wilson Makes History with Dominant Performance

A'ja Wilson etched her name into the WNBA history books on Saturday, becoming the first player ever to record at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a single game. The Las Vegas Aces star achieved the milestone in a thrilling 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun.

With less than a minute remaining, Wilson secured her 20th rebound of the night, grabbing a miss from Sun guard Saniya Rivers and immediately passing the ball to teammate Chelsea Gray. Wilson finished the game with an astounding stat line of 32 points, 20 rebounds, and five assists. Her 20 rebounds nearly matched the entire Connecticut team's total of 23.

A'ja Wilson

The win improves the Aces' record to 18-14, placing them third in the Western Conference. Wilson is no stranger to setting records, as she holds the WNBA's single-season records for points (1,021) and rebounds (451) from last season. She also shares the record for most points in a single game with Liz Cambage, scoring 53 in 2023. The three-time MVP and seven-time All-Star is currently averaging 21.8 points and 9.2 rebounds this season.