A’ja Wilson Breaks WNBA Single-Season Scoring Record On Road To 1K Points

A’ja Wilson has achieved another extraordinary milestone by breaking the WNBA single-season scoring record, further solidifying her place within the league’s pantheon of legends.

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On Wednesday (Sept. 11), Wilson set the new mark of 956 points in a season during a stellar performance that saw her score 27 points in the Las Vegas Aces’ 86-75 victory over the Indiana Fever. The league’s single-season scoring record was previously held by Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd, who scored 939 points during the 2023 WNBA season .

Wilson’s game against the fever was marked by a series of impressive plays, but it was her pull-up jumper with just 26.4 seconds remaining in the first half that set the new high for single-season scoring.

Following the game, an exuberant Wilson took to social media to celebrate her achievement, writing, “God is so good! Top Tier !!” while sharing a graphic acknowledging her historic achievement.

In a postgame interview following the victory, Wilson expressed her relief and joy, saying, “It feels great because now people will stop talking about it. Felt like it was just like lingering, lingering, lingering, so I’m glad that we got it done.”

The Nike endorser also acknowledged her Aces teammates’ assistance in helping her achieve the record and their role in her individual success. “I don’t want to sound cliché when I say this, I don’t get any of that without every single teammate along the way,” she insisted. “My teammates, they’re the heartbeat. They get me going.”

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As if setting a new record wasn’t enough, Wilson is now just 44 points away from becoming the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season. With the remainder of the season ahead, all eyes will be on Wilson as she aims to reach this unprecedented milestone.

Wilson’s pursuit of the 1,000-point mark adds an exciting layer to an already remarkable season in which she’s been the frontrunner for league MVP, which would be the Olympian’s second consecutive year receiving the award and third overall.

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