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A’ja Wilson Becomes Fastest to 5,000 WNBA Points as Aces Beat Sun 85-59

Breaking Breanna Stewart’s mark of 242 games, Wilson reached 5,000 points in her 238th contest with a second-quarter layup.

A'ja Wilson made history by becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points.
Wilson (left) had 22 points in the Aces' win over the Sun.
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Overview

  • Wilson tallied 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks in Las Vegas’s 85-59 win.
  • She became the 28th player in league history to surpass 5,000 career points.
  • Wilson also set a record as the fastest and youngest player to amass 5,000 points alongside 2,000 rebounds, 500 assists, 400 blocks and 200 steals.
  • The victory evened the Aces’ record at 7-7 and dropped Connecticut to 2-13, marking its seventh straight loss.
  • Las Vegas dominated early with a 19-0 opening run that held the Sun scoreless and forced five first-quarter turnovers.