On Sunday afternoon, A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces took a commanding 2-0 lead in their WNBA Finals series against the Phoenix Mercury, as the next game of the series now moves to Phoenix.
Las Vegas put on a defensive masterclass in this one, holding the Mercury to just 10 points in the entire second quarter, at which point they took full command of the game. It was another dominant performance by reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson, who scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and three assists on the night to help the Aces to another win.
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Indeed, 20 of Wilson’s 28 points in the game came in the first half alone, and by recording this statistic, she joined some truly elite club in WNBA history.
Wilson joins two other WNBA stars in record books after Finals masterclass
According to ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews, citing data from ESPN Insights, the seven-time WNBA All-Star becomes the third player ever to record 20 points in the first half of a Finals matchup.
Wilson follows Angel McCoughtry, who recorded it in 2011, and Kahleah Copper, who achieved it in 2021.
In Game 1, Wilson posted 21 points on the floor in what was a hard-fought contest that came right down to the final scoreline 89-86. The latest achievement highlights Wilson’s top gameplay, which has seen her clinch four WNBA MVP awards in her illustrious career.
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Now, she’ll look to help Las Vegas win another championship ring, and at the moment, they are just two wins away from adding another title to their trophy room.
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