“Empty stats” – Caitlin Clark MVP chants grow as A’ja Wilson’s big performances cannot save Aces
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson's 42-point outing in loss not helping her in fans eyes against Caitlin Clark in WNBA MVP race.
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Caitlin Clark might be an MVP favorite if Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson continues to lose WNBA games
Caitlin Clark is using her game to propel her way up the Rookie of the Year race. The multiple 20+ points, 10+ assists-games are helping her Indiana Fever cement their hold in this year’s WNBA playoff race. But they know they will go up against good teams. To avoid them, the Fever will have to push to finish above 6th place—not an easy task unless one notices MVP favorite A’ja Wilson and her Las Vegas Aces struggling.
A’ja Wilson has been on a tear globally. Whether it is playing in the WNBA or at the Paris Olympics, her performances have been stellar. But unlike the Olympics gold medal game, her standout performances are not helping her team win, even against bottom rung teams such as the Dallas Wings. The loss was unfathomable if a random fan just happens to see the scoreboard and not realize Wilson score 42 points.
Such numbers usually result in wins. But the collective efforts of the 2nd worst team in the WNBA stopped the back-to-back champions from winning a hard-fought close game. This game is not one lone loss. The past seven games have shown that the Las Vegas Aces are struggling terribly. Their tally in these seven games is a miserable 2-5—not a great run of games when the goal is to win another WNBA title.
They even scraped past Angel Reese‘s Chicago Sky on a last second shot from Wilson. Imagine the Sky are themselves struggling with their retooled team. The only convincing win was against the Los Angeles Sparks, but they are, as of now, the worst team in the league, bringing fans to question the need for Wilson’s performances.
Fans feel A’ja Wilson’s dominating performances are hurting Aces
Fans watching these games felt that Tuesday’s loss showed what is probably wrong with the Las Vegas Aces. Apparently, their over-reliance on A’ja Wilson is hurting the team. The lack of scoring distribution is allowing teams to take advantage on the defensive end. The Dallas Wings showed everyone how to beat the 2-time champions—not a good sign when the Aces need all the help they can get to win games.
Fans took to social media to vent their frustrations as they feel Caitlin Clark‘s team-oriented play should net her the MVP. Check out some of those reactions below:
A’ja Wilson and her teammates will get a breather with three almost-home games to regroup. However, they’ll soon face two championship-contending teams on the road in their next two games. Lastly, Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever will be waiting for the Aces on their home court. These games could be crucial in defining the MVP race.
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