“She’s the best player in the world,” Aces head coach Becky Hammon exclaimed upon witnessing A’ja Wilson soaring to challenging heights and making it through this season. Besides breaking multiple records this season, A’ja Wilson has undoubtedly established herself as one of the most dominant and influential athletes both on and off the court. In 23 games played by the Aces, Wilson has arrived to lead the league in offensive scoring with 27.2 points per game. Her 11.9 rebounds define her defensive prowess in a standout way.

Now, in the second face-off with Angel Reese’s Sky, Wilson and the Aces are ready to take on the win again. So, let’s jump into the details and see if she can maintain her MVP form against one of the most energetic teams in the league this season.

Injury updates and starting 5 for Aces and Sky

As for the Aces, there aren’t any listed injuries; however, for the Sky, Elizabeth Williams was declared out with season-ending knee surgery earlier this month. Williams had undergone full repair surgery of the meniscus rather than opting for a partial meniscectomy or trim. Hence, extending the duration of her recovery and keeping her out for the remainder of the season.

Talking about the starting five, the expected lineup for the Aces will include A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Kia Stokes, and Chelsea Gray. As for the sky, it will most likely include Lindsay Allen, Marina Mabrey, Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso.

So, let’s come back to the boilerplate question.

Can A’ja Wilson dazzle with her MVP-like performance against Angel Reese and Co.?

This season, A’ja Wilson has been raining fire on the court with her galactic take on declaring who runs the game. In the last 5 games, she has been scoring 24 points and above while keeping up a 5-game double-double streak.

Out of these 5 games, she registered 30+ points to raise the bar. Moreover, she has now become the Aces franchise leader by surpassing the San Antonio Silver Stars legend, Sophia Young-Malcolm. However, what’s more intriguing is the fact that Wilson is not dwelling on these milestones and is focused on pursuing her next one.

“I’m onto the next thing. I’m appreciative and I’m blessed, but that’s not something that I’m really thinking about because I’m just doing my job,” said Wilson in the interview after an 84-70 win over the Atlanta Dream. Besides, the two defending champions are looking more powerful than ever with Chelsea Gray back on the floor and Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and other Aces fighting it tough.

But this doesn’t mean the sky can be underestimated. Of course, the Barbie and Chenn duo is hustling through. With her 12 rebounds per game and her record-breaking double-doubles, Angel Reese is getting close to what feels like success despite being a rookie.

On the other hand, Chennedy Carter’s performance has successfully put her on the scoring map this season, delivering a 16.4-point performance in every game. Marina Mabrey rules the court beyond the arc.

Going against the two-time champions, the Sky has the potential to take them down if they play their cards right; otherwise, the ball will be in the Aces’ court to score. As for ESPN’s matchup predictor, the Aces have a bright 85.6% chance to have this win, while the Sky are looking bleak with just 14.4% in their corner. However, it’s just a prediction, so let’s wait and see how interesting this game is going to be!

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