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Video: Aces’ A’ja Wilson Becomes 1st Player in WNBA History to Score 1,000 Points in 1 Season | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors
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Video: Aces’ A’ja Wilson Becomes 1st Player in WNBA History to Score 1,000 Points in 1 Season | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces smiles before the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 15, 2024 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

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After setting the WNBA record for most goals in a season earlier this week, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson added another unique difference on Sunday.

Wilson became the first player in league history to score 1,000 points in a season during Sunday’s 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun:

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A look back at some of A’ja Wilson’s biggest runs during the SZN, which helped her become the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season#WelcometotheW photo.twitter.com/vARRmDTWP1

Wilson finished with 29 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the win. She reached the 1,000-point mark with a fadeaway jumper in the fourth quarter:

After falling short of winning the WNBA MVP title in 2023, Wilson appears poised to add a third trophy to her mantle, having helped the reigning WNBA champions to a 25-13 record as the playoffs quickly approach.

Wilson will get two more chances to add to her record as the Aces return to action on Tuesday against the Seattle Storm, before closing out the regular season on Thursday against the Dallas Wings.