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Wilson torches Sun for 45 as Aces win 3rd straight...

ESPN · May 16, 2026, 3:42 AM

Key takeaways

  • UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- A'ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94 on Friday night.
  • Wilson was 15-for-18 from the field and made all 13 of her free throw attempts en route to her fifth career 40-point game, the most in WNBA history.
  • Chennedy Carter added 18 points for the Aces, who have responded well since their opening-night loss to Phoenix, winning the next three games.

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- A'ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94 on Friday night.

Wilson was 15-for-18 from the field and made all 13 of her free throw attempts en route to her fifth career 40-point game, the most in WNBA history. She is the only player in WNBA history to score 45 or more points on 80% shooting from the field, according to ESPN Research.

Chennedy Carter added 18 points for the Aces, who have responded well since their opening-night loss to Phoenix, winning the next three games.

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