A'ja Wilson named five-time MVP as Aces face elimination Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces was named the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player, becoming the first player to win the award five times. The Aces are currently in a challenging position, trailing 2-0 in their playoff series against the Golden State Valkyries. Wilson's historic achievement comes just before a crucial Game 3, where the Aces must win to keep their championship hopes alive. Her performance averaged 26.2 points per game this season, underlining her impact on the league. The Aces's Game 3 is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
- •Wilson received 65 of 74 first-place MVP votes.
- •Aces lost Game 2 of the series 83-81 on Wednesday.
- •Aces must win three consecutive games to reach finals.
- •Wilson averaged 26.2 PPG, 9.4 RPG during the regular season.
- •Game 3 will take place at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history, but her biggest challenge comes Friday
"While Wilson made history, what she will face Friday is even more daunting.
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