Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is already on track for a legendary career, but she found a new way into the history books on Tuesday night.
Wilson erupted for 53 points in a 112-110 win over the Dream, shooting 16 of 23 from the field and an excellent 20 of 21 from the free-throw line.
It wasn’t just an outstanding scoring performance — it was one nearly unprecedented in WNBA history. Wilson tied the league’s single-game scoring record, becoming the second player to hit the 53-point mark and the first since 2018.
HER 👑@_ajawilson22 with a HISTORIC performance tonight vs. the Dream ⬇
♠ Career-high 53 PTS
♠ Sets Aces franchise record for points in a single game
♠ Ties the WNBA record for points in a single game
♠ Becomes the 3rd player in WNBA History to drop 50+ PTS#MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/lV8t6Ht1a2— WNBA (@WNBA) August 23, 2023
It’s been a season for the history books in Las Vegas, as the defending champion Aces are 29-4 and heavily favored to win another championship. Wilson’s legendary night gives the Aces an early moment to remember before the playoffs begin.
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Here’s a closer look at the WNBA’s single-game and all-time scoring leaders.
WNBA single-game scoring leaders
Nine players have…
