Aces Hit by Rough A'ja Wilson Injury Update for Commissioner's Cup Final
Summary
The Las Vegas Aces will play the New York Liberty in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final without their star player A'Ja Wilson, who is out with a right leg injury. Wilson had an ankle injury in a recent game but still contributed significantly before being sidelined for the final.Key Facts
- The WNBA Commissioner's Cup final is on Tuesday evening between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.
- A'Ja Wilson, the Aces' top player, is out with a right leg injury sustained during a recent game against the Chicago Sky.
- Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the last game before her injury.
- Coach Becky Hammon said Wilson’s injury is not expected to be long-term but will make the final challenging.
- Wilson is a three-time WNBA champion and four-time MVP, leading the league in scoring and ranking high in rebounds and blocks.
- The Liberty will miss Satou Sabally due to concussion protocol but will have Breanna Stewart, a former MVP, available.
- The Liberty won a recent regular-season game against the Aces 87-76.
- The Aces have a 14-5 season record but will rely on other players to fill the gap left by Wilson in the final.
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