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A’ja Wilson Exits With Head Injury as Aces Drop Back-to-Back Games

The potential absence of their star center complicates Las Vegas’s lineup decisions heading into Friday’s matchup with the Dallas Wings

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Overview

  • The Las Vegas Aces fell 97-89 to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, marking their second straight loss.
  • Wilson left with 1:17 remaining in the third quarter after Dearica Hamby’s arm accidentally struck her in the face during a blocked shot.
  • ESPN reports she was ruled out for the remainder of the game and her status for Friday’s contest remains uncertain.
  • Jackie Young led the Aces with 34 points while Kelsey Plum returned to Michelob ULTRA Arena for the first time since departing Las Vegas in the offseason.
  • Las Vegas sits at a 4-4 record as it prepares for a 10 p.m. ET tipoff against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Friday.