Reigning MVP Wilson set for MRI on wrist after hard fall
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson didn't return to Tuesday's 87-78 loss against the New York Liberty after exiting with a right wrist injury.
Wilson sustained the injury in the first half when she took an awkward fall on a drive to the basket. The three-time WNBA MVP remained down on the floor for several moments before getting up to shoot her free throws.
Breaking: A'ja Wilson is out for the remainder of the game with a wrist injury, @sportsiren reports. pic.twitter.com/bMgYfQbq8Y
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Wilson exited the contest for good two minutes later.
Head coach Becky Hammon didn't provide an update on Wilson's injury postgame, according to ESPN's Kendra Andrews. She's scheduled to have an MRI on her wrist.
The seven-time All-Star was having a relatively quiet evening, tallying two points, four boards, and two assists in 14 minutes of action. She missed all three field-goal attempts.
Kierstan Bell started the second half in place of Wilson.
Wilson has been a bright spot for the Aces early, averaging 21.9 points, nine boards, 3.3 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 1.8 steals across 15 appearances entering Tuesday.
Las Vegas was scoring 11.2 more points per 100 possessions with Wilson on the floor compared to when she's been on the bench.
The Aces' record dropped to 9-10 with the loss after entering Tuesday's contest tied for sixth in the league standings.