The WNBA is full of incredible athletes, and A’ja Wilson is no exception. On August 15th, the Las Vegas Aces forward set a new WNBA record with 53 points in a single game.
The game was a close one, with the Aces eventually winning over the Chicago Sky 105-104. Wilson’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as she shot 19-of-30 from the field and 14-of-17 from the free throw line. She also added 10 rebounds and 5 assists to her stat line.
Wilson’s 53 points broke the previous WNBA record of 51 points, which was held by Riquna Williams since 2013. The record-breaking performance was especially impressive considering that Wilson had been dealing with an ankle injury for the past few weeks.
The Las Vegas Aces were thrilled with Wilson’s performance, and head coach Bill Laimbeer said that he was “incredibly proud” of her. He went on to say that “A’ja is a special player and she showed it tonight.”
Wilson’s record-breaking performance is yet another example of her incredible talent and determination. She has already been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year and has been selected to the All-Star team twice. With performances like this, it’s clear that A’ja Wilson is one of the best players in the WNBA.
