A'ja Wilson reaches 1,000 points again as Aces defeat Storm

Wilson scored a game-high 30 points in the home victory.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

A win at home ♠️ The @LVAces defeat the Storm, 98-77. In this dub, A’ja Wilson marked 1,000+ PTS on the szn, becoming

What happened: A'ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to record multiple 1,000-point seasons as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 98-77. She finished with a game-high 30 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Jackie Young contributed 23 points, eight assists, and three three-pointers.

Why it matters: The victory extends a four-game winning streak for Las Vegas, improving the team to 29-16 this season. Seattle dropped its third consecutive game, falling to an 8-36 overall record in the playoffs.

By the numbers: Las Vegas entered the contest averaging 91.4 points per game and outpaced that mark. Seattle has surrendered 88.7 points per game this year and recently allowed 114 points to the Aces during a September 17 meeting.

What to watch: The Storm will prepare for their next postseason matchup. Las Vegas advances in the bracket as the playoffs progress.

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@WNBA Sep 20, 11:23 PM ET

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A'ja Wilson reaches 1,000 points again as Aces defeat Storm

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