On Tuesday, the WNBA announced that Las Vegas Aces’ forward A’ja Wilson is the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from June 17-23.
Wilson’s performance has been nothing short of dominant. She maintained an average of 26.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 3.0 steals per game over the Aces’ two wins during the week. In the game against the Seattle Storm on June 19, the soon-to-be six-time All-Star showcased her prowess, scoring 27 points on 11-of-18 shooting from the field, securing nine rebounds, and making four steals in the 94-83 win.
Two days later, against front-running Connecticut, Wilson scored 26 points and grabbed a career-high tying 16 rebounds in an 85-74 victory over the Sun.
The six-year veteran leads the league in scoring (27.8 ppg) and rebounding (11.6 RPG) while ranking second in blocks (2.4 ppg), sixth in steals (1.9 SPG), and 8th in field goal percentage (.524). She has an active streak of scoring 20 or more points in 19 straight games, the longest streak in WNBA history.
It is the 18th Player of the Week honor for the two-time M’VP.
Las Vegas (8-6) is currently on a two-game winning streak, having won three out of their last four games. The Aces are set to return to action on Thursday, traveling to Chicago to face the Sky (6-9).
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