A'ja Wilson recorded 38 points for the Las Vegas Aces in a game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night. The Aces lost the contest 100-99.
Wilson shot 12 of 16 from the field. She also finished with 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in 35 minutes of play. The performance marked her 45th career game with 30 or more points. It was also her 16th career game with 35 or more points.
Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Jackie Young added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Aces. Chelsea Gray scored 19 points for Las Vegas.
The game remained close throughout. The Mystics secured the win in the final moments. The Aces moved to 18-8 on the season. The Mystics improved to 14-12.
Wilson has started for the Aces throughout the 2026 WNBA season. She continues to lead the team in scoring and rebounding. The Aces and Mystics faced each other in Washington. Both teams contributed to a high scoring affair that ended with a one point margin.
Wilson's field goal percentage stood at 75 percent for the night. She converted most of her attempts near the basket and from mid range. Her defensive numbers included multiple steals and blocks that disrupted the Mystics offense at times. The Aces generated points through Wilson's scoring and the supporting efforts of Young and Gray.
The Mystics relied on Austin's interior play and contributions from other players to overcome the deficit. The final score reflected the competitive nature of the matchup between the two teams. Wilson's individual output stood as the highest scoring total in the game.
The Aces will look ahead to their next scheduled contest. Wilson remains a central figure in the Las Vegas lineup as the season continues.