A’ja Wilson enters record books with historic WNBA first
The Las Vegas Aces superstar etched her name into the WNBA record books Sunday night, becoming the first player in history to record a double-double.
This Sunday delivered two major storylines in the WNBA: A’ja Wilson made history with a record-breaking performance, while the Minnesota Lynx avenged last year’s Finals loss to the New York Liberty.
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, a three-time league MVP (2020, 2022, 2024), delivered a legendary performance with 32 points and 20 rebounds—the first 30+20 game ever recorded in WNBA history.
She finished with 32 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 13-of-25 shooting. It was A’ja’s 14th double-double of the season and her 30th career 30-point game. “With all the legends who’ve played in this league, it’s wild that this is the first time. It’s a blessing. I love what I do,” she told reporters afterwards.
Along with Wilson’s historic performance,Jackie Young ended with 21 points and 6 assists,Jewell Loyd hit 12 and Dana Evans chipped in 10 points off the bench.
The Aces host the New York Liberty (20-11) for the first time this season at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Wednesday, with the game tipping off at at 6:30 p.m. PT.
Minnesota on top in rematch
Elsewhere, Sunday’s showdown between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty marked the second meeting in two weeks between last year’s WNBA Finals contenders—and once again, the Lynx came out on top.
- Game 1: July 30 in Minneapolis — Lynx win 100–93
- Game 2: August 10 in Brooklyn — Lynx win 83–71
Both teams were missing their biggest stars - the Lynx were without Napheesa Collier who is out with an ankle injury while the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart remains sidelined with a knee issue.
Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 18 points, including four 3-pointers. DiJonai Carrington added 15 off the bench, continuing her strong start since joining the Lynx.
Ionescu recompensed
Sabrina Ionescu struggled for New York, scoring 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting and missing all six 3-point attempts. Despite her shooting woes, Ionescu made history by becoming the fastest point guard in WNBA history to reach 954 career rebounds.
The Lynx rack up their fifth consecutive victory, improving their league-best record to 27–5, while the Liberty dropped to 20–11, now tied with Atlanta for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
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