A'ja Wilson Is Averaging 26.1 Points and Golden State Fans Should Be Terrified
Alright, Emerald City, Sunday afternoon brings us a WNBA clash that's got some serious fireworks potential! The Las Vegas Aces are hosting the Golden State Valkyries for their third showdown this season, and if you haven't been paying attention to A'ja Wilson, you need to start. Seriously, this woman is playing on another planet, and Golden State's defense is about to get a major test! Game tips off at 4 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Wilson's MVP Campaign is Absolutely Bonkers
Four MVP awards? Yeah, that's already a WNBA record. But A'ja Wilson isn't stopping there. She is absolutely tearing it up right now, leading the entire league with a ridiculous 26.1 points per game. And she's not just chucking shots, either; she's hitting an efficient 52.6% from the field! Wanna talk defense? She's also leading the league with 2.2 blocks per game and is chilling in the top five for rebounds with 9.1 boards.
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Just this week, she dropped a mind-blowing 33 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists, and two blocks on 55% shooting against the Mercury. That's her fourth 30-point game and eighth double-double of 2026 already. No wonder she's leading the initial All-Star fan voting. She's built different, and Golden State has to figure out how to slow down a freight train.
Battle of the Hot Streaks and a Familiar Face
The Aces are coming into this game with an 11-4 overall record and have won seven out of their last eight games. They had a brutal 96-66 loss to Dallas, but then bounced back hard, smashing Phoenix 86-76 just two days later. That Phoenix game was a defensive clinic, with the Aces racking up an incredible 18 steals! That win also punched their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup Championship against the New York Liberty on June 30. These ladies mean business.
On the other side, Golden State is sitting at 10-6 overall and had a sweet four-game winning streak going until an 81-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. Losing is never ideal, but that was still an impressive showing against the league's top team. In that effort, Cecilia Zandalasini put on a show with a career-high 23 points. Now, these teams have only faced each other six times, with the Aces holding a 5-1 lead in the all-time series. Golden State's only win was their very first meeting in 2025. This season, the Aces have won both encounters, the most recent being an 84-79 win in Las Vegas on June 6. Wilson led the way there with 28 points and 14 rebounds, with Jackie Young also pouring in 27 points. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries' offense with 27 points in that game.
And get this, Valkyries starting center Kiah Stokes is facing her old team! This is her first year with Golden State after spending four seasons with the Aces and winning three titles with them. Talk about knowing your opponent!
So, what's gonna happen Sunday? Can Golden State's defense contain Wilson? Can they break the Aces' grip on the series? The Aces are favored by 4.5 points, but the Valkyries are scrappy. This isn't just another game, folks; it's a test of wills. Get ready for some high-octane WNBA action!
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