Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will miss Friday’s recreation in opposition to the Dallas Wings as she’s in concussion protocol, the workforce introduced. Wilson was struck within the face late within the third quarter of Wednesday’s Aces loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.
“She was bleeding,” Aces coach Becky Hammon mentioned after the sport, per ESPN. “She’s going to go to the physician tomorrow and see what’s occurring. I don’t have something past that.”
Now, for the primary time this season, the Aces can be with out Wilson.
Wilson, a three-time MVP, has averaged 20.9 factors, 9.6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2.6 blocks, and a pair of steals per recreation up to now this season. The Aces are 4-4 to start the 12 months.
Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are on the lookout for their second win of the season
The Dallas Wings, in the meantime, are trying to find the second win of the 12 months. The Wings can be with out Ty Harris, who has had season-ending knee surgical procedure, Maddy Siegrist, who’s out with a proper knee damage, and Teiara McCowan, who’s out for the EuroBasket. DiJonai Carrington (left shoulder) and Myisha Hines-Allen (proper knee) are each accessible after beforehand being listed on the damage report.
The Wings started the season 1-10 and have been with out rookie star Paige Bueckers as she handled each concussion protocol and sickness, however she made her return with a 35-point night time in opposition to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. Bueckers has led the workforce in scoring (17.6 factors), assists (6.3), steals (1.9), and blocks (1) per recreation this season.
