In a performance that will be remembered for years, A'ja Wilson delivered a masterclass in scoring, dropping 45 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces past the short-handed Connecticut Sun, 101-94, on Friday night. The reigning MVP was nearly perfect, hitting 15 of 18 shots from the field and converting all 13 of her free-throw attempts. It was a statement game for the Aces, who have bounced back impressively since dropping their season opener to Phoenix, now riding a three-game winning streak.

Chennedy Carter continued her remarkable comeback season, adding 18 points for Las Vegas. After sitting out last year in the league, Carter has been nothing short of sensational, entering the game averaging 19.7 points in just 21 minutes per contest while shooting an eye-popping 73% from the field. Her chemistry with Wilson is becoming a nightmare for opposing defenses.

For Connecticut, Hailey Van Lith led the way with 17 points, but the Sun simply had no answer for Wilson's dominance in the paint and at the charity stripe. The Aces seized control early and never looked back, showcasing the depth and resilience that made them champions.

In other action, the Washington Mystics outlasted the Indiana Fever in an overtime thriller, 101-96, despite a heroic effort from Caitlin Clark. Clark forced the extra period with a dramatic 3-pointer from the left wing with just 1.7 seconds left in regulation, capping a 17-point fourth quarter. She finished with 32 points and seven 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mystics' dynamic duo.

Sonia Citron erupted for 30 points, while Kiki Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds, combining for 44 points after halftime. The pair shot a blistering 21 of 31 from the field as Washington shot 56% as a team. Rookie Cotie McMahon made an immediate impact in her debut, scoring 13 points—five of which came in the extra period—while Shakira Austin chipped in 19 points.

Kelsey Mitchell added 24 points for the Fever, but Indiana couldn't close the deal, missing key free throws in the final minute of overtime. The win moves the Mystics to 2-1, while the Fever fall to 1-2, showing both promise and growing pains early in the season.