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Aces Star Wilson Out for Commissioner's Cup Final
1 Jul
Summary
- Aces star A'ja Wilson sidelined with right leg injury.
- Wilson injured ankle in Sunday's win against Chicago Sky.
- Coach Hammon sees strategic opportunities despite Wilson's absence.
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson will miss the Commissioner's Cup championship game against the New York Liberty due to a right leg injury. The team announced her unavailability early Tuesday morning. Wilson is expected to be back on the court later this week, according to coach Becky Hammon.
Wilson suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 107-99 win against the Chicago Sky. She briefly left the game but returned to finish with an impressive 30 points, 15 rebounds, and four steals. Coach Hammon acknowledged Wilson's absence, noting the challenge of facing the league's leading scorer.
However, Hammon expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt. She suggested using a smaller lineup to create advantages by accelerating the game's tempo and improving rebounding. Hammon views the strategic adjustments as an opportunity to pose different offensive and defensive problems for the Liberty, making for an interesting 'chess match.'
