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A'ja Wilson Becomes First Player with Multiple 1,000-Point Seasons as Aces Defeat Seattle Storm
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Core Event: Historic Scoring Milestone and Victory Over Seattle
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 98-77, with four-time MVP A'ja Wilson scoring a game-high 30 points, pulling down eight rebounds and dishing out four assists. In the process, Wilson surpassed the 1,000-point mark for the season for the second time in her career, reaching 1,021 points in just 42 games. She previously achieved the feat in 2024, doing so in 38 games. The win extended the Aces’ winning streak to five games and kept them firmly in third place in the Western Conference, preserving a chance to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Background & Context
Entering the matchup, the Aces held a 29-13 record and were one game ahead of the Atlanta Dream for the third spot. Wilson entered the game leading the league with a scoring average of 26.2 points per game, complemented by 9.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. The Storm, struggling at 8-35, were already eliminated from playoff contention.
Data & Statistics
- Wilson’s line: 30 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; 1,021 season points (second 1,000-point season).
- Aces’ record: 29-13 overall, 14-7 at home, five-game winning streak.
- Team shooting: 42 % from three-point range; 23 of 29 free-throws made.
- Bench contribution: 28 points combined from Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Ta’Niya Latson and Mai Yamamoto, including six three-pointers.
- Turnovers forced: 20 in the game, 34 over the two-game stretch against Seattle.
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Becky Hammon highlighted the collective effort, noting that “Cheyenne comes in and helps us with the points on the glass” and emphasizing the need for continued bench production.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The first time it was cool, obviously, because it was the first time that’s ever happened. But this go-round I was just trying to get the win, honestly,” — A'ja Wilson
- “Cheyenne comes in and helps us with the points on the glass,” — Becky Hammon, aces coach
- “I was just trying to get the win, honestly,” — A'ja Wilson
Why It Matters / Impact
Wilson’s achievement makes her the only player in WNBA history to record multiple 1,000-point seasons, underscoring her candidacy for a fifth MVP award with two regular-season games remaining. The victory also solidifies the Aces’ positioning for a favorable playoff matchup, potentially granting them home-court advantage in the opening round.
What’s Next
The Aces close the regular season with a home game against the Los Angeles Sparks, a contest that could lock in the No. 3 seed. The WNBA playoffs are slated to begin later in September.