Aces star A'ja Wilson placed in concussion protocol
June 13 - Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was placed in concussion protocol on Friday and will miss the team's game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
Wilson will likely also miss Sunday's home game against the Phoenix Mercury due to the league policy that a player spend at least 48 hours in the protocol and be cleared by a medical professional.
The three-time league MVP was injured during Wednesday's 97-89 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Sparks.
Wilson took a hard elbow to the nose during the contest. She removed herself with 1:17 left in the third quarter and didn't return.
The Aces said after the game that Wilson sustained a head injury. On Thursday, they listed her as doubtful to play against Dallas.
Wilson had 13 points but hit just 2 of 12 shots against Los Angeles. She also had eight rebounds, five assists and four blocks.
Overall, Wilson is averaging 20.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.6 blocks in eight games this season.
The 28-year-old Wilson is in her eighth season. She has career averages of 21.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.0 blocks in 235 games. She is a six-time All-Star.
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