A'ja Wilson First in WNBA to Score 1K Points

Las Vegas wins and secures playoff lead against Seattle Storm
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Posted Sep 16, 2024 12:00 AM CDT
A'ja Wilson First in WNBA to Score 1K Points
Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson (17) shoots a layup against Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Las Vegas.   (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

A'ja Wilson has set a historic mark, becoming the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season. She achieved the feat by scoring 29 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Hitting a pull-up shot from the elbow with two minutes left in the game, Wilson secured her place in the record books. The team called a timeout shortly after, and Wilson received a boisterous ovation from the crowd.

The win also positions the Aces (25-13) favorably, giving them a one-game lead over the Seattle Storm for the No. 4 playoff seed and home-court advantage. Las Vegas has been in strong form, winning seven of its last eight games. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun (27-11) lag behind the Minnesota Lynx by two games for the No. 2 seed, with an upcoming game against the Lynx in Connecticut on Tuesday. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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