A'ja Wilson's Unreal 33-Point, 5-Steal Game: Why Nobody Can Stop Her MVP Run

Alright, Seattle! Get ready for a Sunday afternoon showdown that has the WNBA buzzing, because A'ja Wilson is playing like she's on a whole other planet. The Las Vegas Aces are rolling into their third meeting of the season against the Golden State Valkyries this Sunday at 4 p.m. ET, live on CBS and Paramount+. This isn't just another game, folks. Wilson is making a serious, unholy assault on the record books, campaigning for her *fifth* MVP award, and if her last game is any indication, she's practically daring anyone to try and stop her.

A'ja Wilson Is Just Built Different, And The League Knows It

Let's be honest: A'ja Wilson is out there putting up numbers that make your jaw drop. She's not just a top MVP candidate this year, she's aiming for a WNBA-record *fifth* award. Wilson leads the league in scoring, dropping 26.1 points per game while shooting a ridiculous 52.6% from the field. And it's not just offense, no sir. Wilson is also leading the league in blocks with 2.2 per contest, and she's in the top five for rebounds with 9.1 boards. We just saw her absolutely dominate in the Aces' 86-76 win over the Mercury earlier this week, pouring in 33 points on a scorching 55% shooting. She threw in 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists, and two blocks for good measure. That wasn't just a great game, that was her fourth 30-point outing and eighth double-double *this season*! Because she's THAT good, she's also leading all players in initial All-Star fan voting for 2026.

Valkyries Are No Walk In The Park, But Can They Contain The Storm?

Now, don't sleep on the Golden State Valkyries, even with Wilson running wild. This is a team that's 10-6 overall and was on a four-game winning str

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eak until they ran into the Minnesota Lynx, the top team in the league, on Friday. They lost 81-75, but let me tell you, it was still an impressive showing. Cecilia Zandalasini absolutely went off, putting up a career-high 23 points in that one. Kiah Stokes, now the starting center for the Valkyries, spent four seasons with the Aces, winning three titles there. Talk about a homecoming game! The Valkyries are a newer franchise. While Vegas holds a 5-1 lead in their all-time series, Golden State's only win against them came in their very first meeting in 2025. The Aces did win their first two encounters this season, including an 84-79 victory in Las Vegas on June 6. In that game, Gabby Williams led Golden State's offense with 27 points, trying to match Wilson's 28 points and 14 rebounds, and Jackie Young's 27 points. It's clear the Valkyries have firepower.

Commissioner's Cup On The Line, Plus Bragging Rights

The Aces aren't just riding Wilson's MVP wave, they're on a tear, winning seven of their last eight games and holding an 11-4 overall record. Sure, they had a tough 96-66 loss to Dallas on Monday, but they bounced back just two days later with that 86-76 win against Phoenix. That Mercury game wasn't just about Wilson, though. The Aces defense was insane, racking up a combined 18 steals! That win also punched their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup Championship against the New York Liberty on June 30. So, there's more than just a regular season win on the line. This Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m. ET, you better tune in to CBS or Paramount+. It’s Golden State looking to prove they can beat the best, and Vegas trying to keep that momentum going towards the Commissioner's Cup. Can the Valkyries slow down A'ja Wilson? Seriously, nobody else has figured it out yet. Get ready, folks!

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