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Carter Sets Bench Scoring Record: 97 Points, 19.4 PPG

5/21/2026

Summary

Carter Scores Record

Guard Chennedy Carter has scored a record 97 points off the bench in the Aces’ first five games of the 2026 season.
She is averaging a career-high 19.4 points per game while shooting 67.2% from the field.
Carter ranks No. 11 in league scoring and posts 2.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
Coach Becky Hammon gave her offensive freedom and urges her to apply her scoring skills on defense.

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Historical Context

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Carter Scores Record

Guard Chennedy Carter has scored a record 97 points off the bench in the Aces’ first five games of the 2026 season.
She is averaging a career-high 19.4 points per game while shooting 67.2% from the field.
Carter ranks No. 11 in league scoring and posts 2.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
Coach Becky Hammon gave her offensive freedom and urges her to apply her scoring skills on defense.

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