A'ja Wilson First in WNBA to Score 1K Points

A'ja Wilson has set a historic mark, becoming the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season. She achieved the feat by scoring 29 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Hitting a pull-up shot from the elbow with two minutes left in the game, Wilson secured her place in the record books. The team called a timeout shortly after, and Wilson received a boisterous ovation from the crowd.

The win also positions the Aces (25-13) favorably, giving them a one-game lead over the Seattle Storm for the No. 4 playoff seed and home-court advantage. Las Vegas has been in strong form, winning seven of its last eight games. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun (27-11) lag behind the Minnesota Lynx by two games for the No. 2 seed, with an upcoming game against the Lynx in Connecticut on Tuesday. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)