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We're running out of superlatives for A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

We're running out of superlatives for A'ja Wilson

What else is there to say about A'ja Wilson?

The Aces star center dominated in a 95-83 win over the Sky on Thursday night, which is nothing new. It's what she does.

Wilson scored 31 points, her 20th consecutive game with at least 20 points, a WNBA record. 

The two-time league MVP shot 10-of-19 from the court and filled the box score with six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals.

She kept Las Vegas (9-6) in the game early with three consecutive makes that showed her offensive range.

Wilson attacked Sky forward Angel Reese with a strong move in the paint for an and-one opportunity.

She followed that with a post-up and fadeaway jumper to cut the Sky's lead to 23-19.

Wilson completed the sequence by showing off her handles and ability to finish at the rim with an excellent drive.

Wilson is averaging 28 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.9 steals per game this season.

Per Across the Timeline, her 420 points are the second-most in any 15-game span in WNBA history, only trailing Diana Taurasi (424 points in 2006). She's on pace to set the single-season record for points per game average, which Taurasi (25.3) set during the 2006 season.

Wilson is in the midst of arguably the most outstanding individual season in WNBA history, though it still feels like she's flying under the radar.

But we can't precisely fault anyone for being silent. With how Wilson has been playing, we're speechless, too.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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