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A'ja Wilson's 38 Sends Aces to Semifinals as Accolades Mount

Her 38-point clincher caps an elite two-way season that has her favored for a fourth MVP.

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A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Dominique Malonga #14 of the Seattle Storm in the third quarter of Game One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 14, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • A 74-73 Game 3 win over the Storm on Sept. 18, powered by Wilson’s 38 points, advanced Las Vegas to the semifinals for the seventh straight year.
  • The Aces will face Indiana next after reversing a midsummer slump to win 18 of their past 19 across the regular season and playoffs.
  • Dwyane Wade said on Lou Williams’ Underground Lounge podcast that Wilson could beat some NBA players one-on-one, without naming specific opponents.
  • Coach Becky Hammon told ESPN she could argue Wilson is the best basketball player ever, invoking comparisons to LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
  • Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season and shared Defensive Player of the Year with Alanna Smith, strengthening her MVP case.