A'ja Wilson scores 17 points before halftime

She also reached 600 career blocks Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

ICYMI: A'ja Wilson has 17 PTS & counting... we haven't even made it to the half 😅 MIN-LVA | CBS | Paramount+ Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The game aired nationally on CBS and Paramount+. Wilson had already made a 3 in the matchup.

Why it matters: The early burst pressured an opponent that entered with the better record. The clubs began the day three games apart in the standings.

By the numbers: Wilson entered averaging 26.2 points; her early 17 equaled 64.9% of that mark.

What to watch: Watch Wilson's final total and whether the defense slows her after halftime.

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