A'Ja Wilson pours in 19 points before half vs. Lynx

She hit 9 of 12 shots in the opening two quarters

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

A'ja Wilson is in attack mode tonight 😤 She has 19 PTS & 3 REB on 9/12 shooting to end the first half! MIN-LVA | C Via @WNBA on X

What happened: A'Ja Wilson scored 19 points and grabbed three rebounds on 9-of-12 shooting to close the first half against Minnesota. The Lynx-Aces matchup aired on CBS and Paramount+.

Why it matters: Wilson's efficient first-half output keeps Las Vegas competitive in a tight matchup that sat at 48-48 earlier in the game. Her scoring pace adds to a productive Sunday that also saw her reach 600 career blocks.

By the numbers: Wilson: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 9-12 FG (75.0%) through two quarters.

What to watch: Watch for Wilson's second-half workload as Las Vegas looks to close out Minnesota.

Sources

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