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A'ja Wilson Fastest to 6,000 Points as Aces Win 101-91

This milestone signals Wilson's sustained dominance, reinforcing her standing as the leading candidate for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.

Overview

  • On Monday night Wilson scored 34 points to reach 6,000 career points in her 278th game, breaking Diana Taurasi's previous 291-game mark.
  • She produced a near triple‑double with 34 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks, and teammates deliberately tried to feed her late to secure the final assist.
  • The Aces beat the Seattle Storm 101-91, extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 8-3 on the season.
  • Coach Becky Hammon credited Wilson's expansion into a multi‑positional offensive and defensive anchor, and Wilson's season averages and defensive numbers have strengthened her early MVP and DPOY cases.
  • Wilson is the 19th player to reach 6,000 points, became the youngest to do so at 29 years and 304 days, her career total sits at 6,004, and Las Vegas will carry the momentum into its next game at Portland.