A’ja Wilson Sinks Iconic Game-Winning Shot With 2.2 Seconds Left In Las Vegas Aces’ Game 3 Victory [PHOTO]

A’ja Wilson received the MVP award recently. And now, as the Las Vegas Aces are ruling the WNBA finals, fans are getting to know why Wilson is so special. The Aces star knew that despite winning the MVP award, her work was only half done. With some sublime performances throughout the playoffs, head coach Becky Hammon compared Wilson to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Playing against the Mercury, the Aces had a tough time in Game 3. 

With the likes of Alyssa Thomas leading Mercury’s charge, it looked at one point that the game might slip from the Aces. But it was right at the last moment when Wilson came up with her heroics and clinched the game for her team. 

A’ja Wilson Shines Bright As Las Vegas Aces Go 3-0 Up

Thomas sent a bold threat to the Aces ahead of Game 3. However, that did not come to fruition, as Wilson’s heroics stole the game away from Phoenix. The 29-year-old had one of the best games of the playoffs. She dropped 34 points along with 14 rebounds, guiding her team to a 90-88 victory. Interestingly, Mercury, too, did not give up without a fight.

In fact, they went all guns blazing, and with just 2.2 seconds left on the clock, the score was tied 88-88. As the fans anticipated the game going into overtime, Wilson delivered a showstopping moment. She got hold of the ball and leapt up over the others and aimed for the basket. And much to the delight of the Aces’ fans, the No. 22 did not miss. 

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A'ja Wilson has the Aces one game away from becoming WNBA Champions once again 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9zxfmEVUvP

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With this, the Aces are now 3-0 up in the series. And as this is a best-of-seven series, the Aces will now need just one more win to seal the championship. Meanwhile, as the picture of her game-winning shot went viral, Wilson could not help but share some words of appreciation. 

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A’ja Wilson Gets Emotional After Watching Her Iconic Game-Winning Snap

Wilson already has a lot to boast about on her CV. But in her recent antics, the Aces star added yet another heroic moment. And it was none other than the moment when she hit the breathtaking basket that fetched them the win. In a matter of minutes, the snap went viral, and immediately, fans started to hail the Aces’ star. When asked about the same to Wilson, she could not help but thank the Almighty. The 2025 MVP stated that when she notices things like these, she is certain it was somebody else from above guiding her towards success.

“I feel like when I see those types of things it’s someone else working, it’s the man above working … it honestly just lets me know I’m on the right path and I’m truly covered,” said Wilson. 

Surely, it is evident that the prized possession is looking well within the grasp of Wilson. Now, fans are eager to see if the Aces can wrap things up this Friday itself.