A’ja Wilson collides with staffer, scores 34 points in regular-season finale

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces accidentally collided with an arena staffer before the team's regular-season finale against the Phoenix Mercury on September 24. The staffer stepped close as Wilson led the team onto the court, prompting her to pause and check on her. Wilson went on to score 34 points in the Aces' 100-82 victory over the Mercury, also contributing 10 rebounds and four assists. This performance enhanced her league-leading scoring average to 26.2 points per game for the season. The Aces finished with a 31-13 record, securing the No. 3 playoff seed and will face the Indiana Fever in the opening round of the playoffs on September 27.

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