Aces star Wilson placed in concussion protocol

A'ja Wilson volition miss the Las Vegas Aces' crippled against the Dallas Wings connected Friday nighttime aft being placed successful the concussion protocol, the squad said.

Wilson sustained the concussion successful Wednesday's 97-89 nonaccomplishment to the Los Angeles Sparks. She was struck connected the look arsenic she went up to support a thrust to the handbasket by the Sparks' Dearica Hamby. Wilson took herself retired of the crippled with 1:17 near successful the 3rd quarter, instantly pulled a towel to her chemoreceptor and did not return.

After the game, Aces manager Becky Hammon said Wilson was bleeding from her caput and would request to spot a doc for further evaluation.

Losing Wilson, adjacent for conscionable 1 game, is simply a large stroke for the Aces, who are disconnected to a disappointing 4-4 start. Now, they'll person to look No. 1 draught prime Paige Bueckers -- who conscionable returned from concussion protocol and an unwellness -- without the three-time MVP erstwhile they instrumentality connected the Wings successful Las Vegas.

Wilson is averaging 20.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season.