A'ja Wilson's 33-Point, 10-Rebound, 5-Steal Night Is Proof Her Fifth MVP Is Inevitable, And Golden State Is Next

Alright, hoop fans, buckle up because A'ja Wilson is doing things that just shouldn't be possible. The Las Vegas Aces superstar is putting up absolutely wild numbers, making a mockery of the league, and seriously, can anyone even stop her? She's on a collision course with her fifth MVP trophy, and the Golden State Valkyries are up next on Sunday afternoon in Vegas. This isn't just a game, it's a statement, and Wilson is yelling it from the mountaintops.

Aces Are Heating Up as Valkyries Try to Hang On

The Aces are looking dominant, rocking an 11-4 overall record and riding a wave with seven wins in their last eight games. Yeah, they stumbled hard with a 96-66 loss to Dallas recently, which was a gut punch for sure. But they didn't even flinch, bouncing back two days later with an 86-76 win against Phoenix. That Mercury game? It wasn't just a W, it was a masterclass in defense, with the Aces racking up an insane 18 steals. That kind of D also snagged them a ticket to the Commissioner's Cup Championship against the New York Liberty on June 30. On the other side, the Valkyries are holding their own at 10-6. They were on a four-game winning streak until they ran into the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx on Friday, falling 81-75. Losing stings, no doubt, but putting up that kind of fight against the league's best, especially with Cecilia Zandalasini dropping a career-high 23 points, shows they've got some serious grit. History between these teams isn't on Golden State's side, though. Las Vegas leads the all-time series 5-1,

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with the Valkyries' only win coming in their very first meeting in 2025. The Aces already took both games this season, including an 84-79 win on June 6 where Wilson exploded for 28 points and 14 rebounds, and Jackie Young added 27. Gabby Williams tried to keep Golden State in it with 27 points herself in that one.

A'ja Wilson's MVP Campaign Is Already Legendary

Let's be real, A'ja Wilson isn't just a top candidate for MVP this year, she's practically running away with it. The woman already has a WNBA-record four MVP awards, and she's not slowing down. She's leading the entire league in scoring with a ridiculous 26.1 points per game, shooting an incredibly efficient 52.6% from the field. And get this: she also leads the league in blocks with 2.2 per game and is in the top five for rebounds, pulling down 9.1 boards. Her performance against the Mercury earlier this week was just absurd: 33 points on 55% shooting, 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists, and two blocks. That was her fourth 30-point game and eighth double-double of 2026. She's also, shocker, leading all players in the initial 2026 WNBA All-Star fan voting. This Sunday, she's going up against her former teammate Kiah Stokes, who spent four seasons and won three titles with the Aces before becoming the Valkyries' starting center this year. Talk about a fiery reunion. So, when 4 p.m. ET rolls around on Sunday, tune into CBS or Paramount+. The Valkyries defense will face an absolute nightmare trying to contain Wilson. This isn't just a game on the schedule, it's a chance to witness greatness and see if anyone can even slow down A'ja Wilson's relentless march toward history.

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