Just when the Indiana Fever think they might have cracked the code on A’ja Wilson, her track record screams otherwise. For any team looking to win a ring, she’s a nightmare waiting to strike back.
While Wilson is the WNBA’s greatest player, in Dawn Staley’s words, there’s a good reason the Fever have been able to get hold of the Aces’ star. Not once, but twice lately. However, as the hoop history has it, A’ja can bounce back just when the team needs her.
A’ja Wilson Could Pose Huge Threat To Indiana Fever’s Dreams
The Aces star, fresh off a subpar Game 3, is set to derail the Fever’s playoff hopes in Sunday’s do-or-die Game 4, where her history of bouncing back from off nights could spell trouble for Indiana’s title dreams. With the Aces up 2-1 in the semifinals, Wilson’s knack for big games looms large.
The Fever, battling injuries to Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, pulled off a stunning Game 1 upset but faltered in Games 2 and 3. It includes a loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday. Now, with Indiana’s back against the wall, Wilson’s rebound tendency could end their season.
A’Ja Wilson’s resume at only 29 years old 🤯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 21, 2025
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However, coming off Friday’s loss, the Fever face a steep challenge as Wilson’s rare off night with 13 points on 30% shooting in Game 3. Earlier, Wilson shot just 27.3% for 16 points, then erupted for 25 points on over 50% in Game 2’s 90-68 rout. Over the past three seasons, she’s only had back-to-back poor shooting games twice, always following with a strong rebound.
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Additionally, Aliyah Boston, who’s held her own against Wilson with 12 points and eight rebounds in Game 3, will need a monster performance to counter. Indiana’s third-leading playoff scorer, Boston’s efficiency dipped below 50% in Games 1 and 3, and without Clark’s spacing.
A’ja Wilson Passed Brittney Griner In WNBA Record
While Wilson has been a big bull for the Aces this season, her recent performances against Indiana only add to the worries of a team heading towards another championship. However, the season has equally been rewarding for the South Carolina alum.
Recently, Wilson surpassed Brittney Griner for third all-time on the WNBA Playoffs blocks list. Her three blocks pushed her past Griner, now fourth, just 12 blocks behind Candace Parker’s second-place mark. At 29, Wilson’s 2.3 blocks per game led the league in 2025 and also earned her a third Defensive Player of the Year award.