Wilson reaches 6,000 points as Aces top Storm 101‑91
PHOENIX (Interstat) — A’ja Wilson had 34 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 101-91 on Monday night. Jackie Young added 29 points for Las Vegas, which improved to 8-3. Natisha Hiedeman scored 17 points and grabbed five rebounds with five assists to lead Seattle, which fell to 3-10. Wilson hit the milestone with a jumper from the free-throw line with just over five minutes remaining, finishing 10 of 19 from the field and 11 of 13 at the free-throw line. She reached 6,000 points in 278 games, topping Diana Taurasi’s previous mark of 291. Chelsea Gray contributed 12 points and eight assists for the Aces, while NaLyssa Smith added 16 points and nine rebounds. Dominique Malonga led Seattle with 19 points and five rebounds off the bench, and Awa Fam had 16 points. The Aces outscored the Storm 27-18 in the second quarter to take control. Attendance was 10,261 at Mortgage Matchup Center.