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A'ja Wilson Leads 11th Straight Win as Aces Clinch Playoff Berth

Coach Becky Hammon calls Wilson the league’s most dominant player, sharpening an MVP race that had tilted toward Napheesa Collier.

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Overview

  • Las Vegas beat the Chicago Sky 79-74 at Wintrust Arena to secure a postseason spot and push its winning streak to 11.
  • During the streak, Wilson is averaging 26.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 steals, and she was named Western Conference Player of the Week for a third straight week.
  • USA TODAY notes Wilson leads the league in total points, rebounds and blocks and is the only player ranked top three in points, rebounds, steals and blocks.
  • Wilson reached 5,500 points and 2,000 rebounds faster than anyone in WNBA history and is the only player with three games of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.
  • Hammon’s postgame praise and a public warning that the Aces are “just getting started” frame upcoming tests against the Dream and Lynx as the MVP race with Collier remains closely watched.