A’ja Wilson will miss the Las Vegas Aces’ recreation in opposition to the Dallas Wings on Friday night time after being positioned within the concussion protocol, the crew stated.
Wilson sustained the concussion in Wednesday’s 97-89 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. She was struck on the face as she went as much as defend a drive to the basket by the Sparks’ Dearica Hamby. Wilson took herself out of the sport with 1:17 left within the third quarter, instantly pulled a towel to her nostril and didn’t return.
After the sport, Aces coach Becky Hammon stated Wilson was bleeding from her head and would want to see a health care provider for additional analysis.
Dropping Wilson, even for only one recreation, is a giant blow for the Aces, who’re off to a disappointing 4-4 begin. Now, they will should face No. 1 draft decide Paige Bueckers — who simply returned from concussion protocol and an sickness — with out the three-time MVP once they tackle the Wings in Las Vegas.
Wilson is averaging 20.9 factors, 9.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season.