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History In The Making: A’ja Wilson Matches WNBA Scoring Record

Wilson scored 53 points!

Aziah KamaribyAziah Kamari
August 23, 2023
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In a night that will be etched in the annals of WNBA history, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces took center stage and achieved something extraordinary.

With an astonishing display of skill, determination, and sheer athleticism, Wilson scored a staggering 53 points, equalizing the WNBA’s single-game scoring record. The record had previously been held solely by Liz Cambage, who set the bar high with her own 53-point feat in 2018.

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The news rippled through social media and sports circles, drawing attention to Wilson’s remarkable achievement. Fans and enthusiasts flooded platforms like Twitter and Instagram with congratulatory messages and expressions of awe.

Wilson’s words after the game echoed the sentiments of a player who was not only thrilled by her personal achievement but also humbled by the collective effort of her team. In a statement to ESPN, the two-time WNBA MVP shared, “I was just really aggressive today. I’m out there having fun, and I get the opportunity to play with some amazing women. I don’t take these moments for granted. But it wasn’t a feeling like, ‘Oh, my God!’ It was kind of just in the flow.”

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Wilson’s scoring barrage was a testament to her versatility and skill across the court. Her impressive performance included going 16-for-23 from the court and a remarkable 20-for-21 from the free-throw line. But beyond the numbers, Wilson’s impact extended to other facets of the game. She also contributed seven rebounds and four blocks, demonstrating her all-around prowess as an athlete.

Despite the personal milestone, Wilson was quick to share the spotlight with her teammates. In a gracious nod to their collective efforts, she expressed, “I hope they know that this doesn’t happen without them. It may look like 50 on the board for A’ja, but it’s for everybody. We buckled down on the defensive end, which allowed us to do that.”

HER ?@_ajawilson22 with a HISTORIC performance tonight vs. the Dream ⬇

♠ Career-high 53 PTS
♠ Sets Aces franchise record for points in a single game
♠ Ties the WNBA record for points in a single game
♠ Becomes the 3rd player in WNBA History to drop 50+ PTS#MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/lV8t6Ht1a2

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 23, 2023

A’ja Wilson’s achievement marks her as only the third player in WNBA history to score 50 points or more in a single game. Joining the ranks of Liz Cambage and Riquna Williams, Wilson’s accomplishment has solidified her place among the league’s elite scorers. Her journey to this historic moment has been characterized by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to her team, the Los Vegas Aces’ success.

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