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A’ja Wilson stuns WNBA fans with 41 points and 17 rebounds in Aces’ win over Mercury | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 1: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces grabs the rebound during the game on September 1, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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No one could stop A’ja Wilson on Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 97-79.

The Aces star put up video game-like numbers, with 41 points and 17 rebounds. She scored 23 points and 11 rebounds in the first half and never looked back as she continued to torch the Mercury in the second half.

After her dominant performance, fans praised her for her impressive stats.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

A’ja Wilson in the Aces’ 97-79 win over the Mercury 🔥
41 PTS | 16-23 FG | 17 REB 😤 photo.twitter.com/6teWaxPEf9

Ahmed/De Oren/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 @large_company_

A’Ja Wilson last 3 matches:
41 PTS 17 REB 2 AST 2 STL
26 PTS 5 BLACK 16 REB
42 PTS 6 REB 3 BLACK photo.twitter.com/CHLCJBh49C

ESPN @espn

A’JA WILSON IS IN ELITE COMPANION 🤩
A’ja joins Candace Parker as the only WNBA players to record 40 PT and 15 REB 💪 photo.twitter.com/bz5VfMqWk5

I’m talking about hoops 🏀 @trendyhoopstars

A’ja Wilson vs Phoenix:
41 points
17 RBS
2 AST
2 STL
1 BLACK
16-23 VG
2-6 3P
7-9 feet
Las Vegas wins, 97-79! 🃏 photo.twitter.com/XUt9w649rb

The Sportnista @TheSportsnista

The Mercury crowd gave A’ja Wilson a standing ovation amid chants of MVP as she left today’s game in Phoenix. #WNBA #WNBATwitter

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