Despite Losing Her Shoe Mid-Game, A’ja Wilson Powers Through with Impressive Offensive Play

The Las Vegas Aces continue to make headlines with their extraordinary play as the WNBA regular season enters its home stretch. The Aces recently defeated the Chicago Sky to earn their 30th victory of the year, enhancing their standing as a dominant women’s basketball team. The game which took place on Thursday, saw the Aces win 94-87.

Meanwhile, A’ja Wilson lost her shoe on the court during the third quarter.

A’ja Wilson loses her shoe on court

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky with a final score of 94-87 after pulling off a miraculous comeback in the third quarter. The Aces, who were down by 13 points at the half, dominated the third quarter to take a lead.

Jackie Young emerged as the Aces’ best performer, with 24 points and 10 rebounds. A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray, a potent duo who both had terrific double-doubles, contributed to the Aces’ comeback. Wilson’s 18 points and 10 rebounds together with Gray’s 19 points and 10 assists highlighted their crucial roles in the team’s triumph. Notably, Young reached her career’s 2,000-point milestone during this game.

The third quarter’s stunning performance by Kelsey Plum turned the tide for Las Vegas. She added 14 of her 23 total points during this time. Her onslaught of four 3-pointers in the third quarter helped the Aces take a 70-68 lead into the fourth.

However, it was during the third quarter that A’ja Wilson lost her shoe mid-game.

A’ja Wilson, in the third quarter, attempted to stop a pass from Courtney Williams to Alanna Smith. Unfortunately, she suffered an unexpected setback when she lost her right shoe in the middle of the game. She was unable to stop the pass and even though Williams couldn’t get the shot in after acquiring the ball from Smith, Marina Mabrey caught hold of the ball and made a shot.

However, losing her shoe didn’t deter her from playing. Even though the Sky held onto the ball with dear life, Wilson tried her best to play defense with one shoe.

Despite this, the Aces went on to win the game. They even set a new record!

The Aces set a new record

The Aces’ recent victory broke the WNBA’s record for most wins during a regular season. An impressive 94-87 comeback win over the Chicago Sky gave the defending champs their 30th victory of the year. The Aces broke the previous record of 29 victories set by the 2014 Phoenix Mercury with this outstanding accomplishment. This accomplishment is even more remarkable given the expanded WNBA schedules, where teams now play a record 40 games per season.

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The Aces have consistently shown their superiority throughout the season, led by outstanding performances from athletes like Jackie Young, A’ja Wilson, and Kelsey Plum. Candace Parker was also a crucial component of their games, even though she’s been sitting out the last few games due to her injury.

In their latest recent game, Young’s 24 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists underlined how important she was to the team’s victory. Additionally, A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum also contributed with double-doubles. Their domination is clear from the stats sheet, where they have a record of 30 victories and just 7 losses. The Aces have the highest offensive and defensive ratings in the league, with respective figures of 115.6 and 98.8. Each of their intimidating ‘big four’ players is averaging at least 15.0 points per game.

Notably, the Aces have won 19 games with double-digit leads, including an incredible 12 triumphs by more than 20 points. They also top the league in field goal percentage (49.0), 3-point shooting (38.3), and turnover % (11.1).

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The Las Vegas Aces have six more chances to clinch a playoff spot before the WNBA playoffs begin on September 13.

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