The 33-Point Game That Proves A'ja Wilson Is Unstoppable, And Golden State's About To Get A Reality Check

Alright, Emerald City, listen up! You gotta see what's happening in the WNBA right now. A'ja Wilson? This woman is playing on another planet, and she's not just making a case, she's practically *demanding* her fifth MVP award. The Las Vegas Aces are hosting the Golden State Valkyries this Sunday, 4 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, and trust me, you don't wanna miss Wilson put on another show. After her monster performance this week, the Valkyries are walking into a storm.

A'ja Wilson's MVP Campaign Is Absolutely Bonkers

Seriously, has anyone seen a player dominate like this? Wilson already owns a WNBA-record four MVP awards, and she is absolutely tearing it up this season. We're talking league-leading 26.1 points per game, shooting a ridiculous 52.6% from the field. And that's not even counting her defense! She's got a league-best 2.2 blocks per game and is crushing it in rebounds, sitting in the top five with 9.1 boards. This week alone, in an 86-76 win over Phoenix, she dropped 33 points on 55% shooting, snagged 10 rebounds, dished out three assists, had five steals, and blocked two shots. That's her fourth 30-point game and eighth double-double of 2026. Oh, and she's leading all players in All-Star fan voting too. She's built different. What more do you need to see?

Valkyries Face a Mountain in Las Vegas

The Aces are

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rolling with an 11-4 record overall, winning seven of their last eight games. Yeah, they took a rough 96-66 loss to Dallas, but bounced back immediately with that 86-76 win against Phoenix. That game? They showed their defensive teeth with a combined 18 steals, booking their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup Championship against the New York Liberty on June 30. Golden State isn't slacking, though. They're sitting at a solid 10-6 and were on a four-game winning streak until they hit the Minnesota Lynx and lost 81-75. Still, that was an impressive showing against the top team in the league, with Cecilia Zandalasini dropping a career-high 23 points. These teams know each other well enough, having faced off six times with the Aces holding a 5-1 lead. Golden State's only win against Las Vegas was way back in their very first meeting in 2025. The Aces already took the first two this season, with the most recent being an 84-79 win on June 6 in Vegas. Wilson absolutely went off in that one with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Jackie Young added 27. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 27 points in that matchup. Plus, Kiah Stokes, who spent four seasons and won three titles with the Aces, is now the Valkyries' starting center. This is personal for her! So, can Golden State slow down the freight train that is A'ja Wilson? Or will the Aces just keep on proving they're the team to beat? Sunday at 4 p.m. ET is when we find out. Get ready, this one's gonna be good!

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