A'ja Wilson Injured as Aces Lose to Sparks

The Las Vegas Aces lost 97-89 to the Los Angeles Sparks, with the defeat compounded by the loss of star A'ja Wilson due to a head injury late in the third quarter. Wilson, a three-time WNBA MVP, was hit in the face and exited with 1:17 left in the third, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The severity of her injury remains unknown, and the Aces have stated further evaluation is pending. The Aces, now 4-4, are already adjusting after trading Kelsey Plum to the Sparks and may face further challenges if Wilson misses time. Rickea Jackson led the Sparks with a career-high 30 points, while Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens contributed strong performances. Wilson's absence highlights her crucial role as the team's leader across multiple statistical categories.