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A'ja Wilson Breaks WNBA Single-Season Scoring and Rebounding Records with 447 Rebounds and 27.0 PPG

Sep 18, 2024, 02:20 AM

Las Vegas Aces' star A'ja Wilson has set new records in the WNBA, breaking the single-season scoring and rebounding records. Wilson is averaging 27.0 points per game this season, surpassing Diana Taurasi's previous record of 25.3 points per game set in 2006. Additionally, Wilson has accumulated 447 rebounds, surpassing the previous record set by Angel Reese earlier this season. In a recent game, Wilson scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 85-72. Wilson's teammates Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young also contributed significantly with 21 and 16 points respectively. Wilson is also a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.