A'ja Wilson Stats Tonight: How did reigning MVP fare against LA Sparks? (May 30)

A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces hosted the LA Sparks on Friday. After an embarrassing 102-82 loss to the Seattle Storm five nights ago, Wilson and Co. looked to bounce back with a win. The Aces welcomed former mainstay Kelsey Plum, who they traded in the offseason for Jewell Loyd.

The reigning MVP took a backseat to Jackie Young early in the first quarter before taking over. Las Vegas led 26-11 midway through the period but LA fought back to cut the deficit to 28-21 to end the first quarter. Wilson delivered 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in eight minutes.

Wilson carried her impressive form into the second half. She was even more dominant defensively, helping her swat away three shots. The three-time MVP helped push the Las Vegas Aces to a 57-42 halftime lead.

A'ja Wilson stood out in a low-scoring affair in the third quarter. The Las Vegas Aces edged the LA Sparks 23-17 behind the superstar forward's eight points. Wilson carried her team to an 80-59 advantage heading into the final 10 minutes.

There was no stopping Wilson even when the fourth quarter rolled in. She had 10 points, one assist and one steal in the last frame to carry the Las Vegas Aces to a 96-81 win.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
A'ja Wilson	35	13	6	3	3	1	12-18	1-3	10-10	+23

Las Vegas Aces bounce back with a win behind A'ja Wilson's dominant outing against LA Sparks

The Las Vegas Aces suffered a 102-82 beatdown against the Storm in Seattle nearly a week ago. After five-day rest, A'ja Wilson and Co. put the lopsided loss with a 96-81 spanking of the LA Sparks.

The reigning MVP set the tone early with 10 points, five rebounds and two assists. She sustained her form to finish the game with a season-high 35 points. Wilson's work on the defensive end also stood out, helping limit former teammate Dearica Hamby to 14 points behind 6-for-13 shooting.

Wilson also punished the Sparks often when they sent double teams. She had six assists, which could have easily been more had her teammates been more efficient with their shots.

A'ja Wilson and Co. will get another shot at the Seattle Storm on Sunday. The Aces will be hoping she can carry her sizzling form in the highly-anticipated rematch.

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A'ja Wilson Stats Tonight: How did reigning MVP fare against LA Sparks? (May 30) | 2025 WNBA season

Las Vegas Aces bounce back with a win behind A'ja Wilson's dominant outing against LA Sparks