A'ja Wilson Breaks WNBA Playoff Field Goal Record

A'ja Wilson set a new WNBA postseason record on Friday as the Las Vegas Aces center surpassed Diana Taurasi for the most made field goals in playoff history. Wilson reached 490 playoff baskets while the Aces fought to stay alive in their semifinal series against the Golden State Valkyries.

According to USA Today, Wilson broke Taurasi's previous mark of 489 made field goals with a mid-range jumper assisted by Jackie Young with 5:28 remaining in the first quarter. The milestone came during Wilson's ninth WNBA season.

Wilson also remained close to another playoff record, according to USA Today. She entered the game with 130 playoff blocks and needed three more to pass Lisa Leslie's total of 132 and become the league's all-time postseason blocks leader.

USA Today reported that Wilson was also 12 points away from passing Sue Bird's career scoring total of 6,803 points in league history. With 20 points, she could move past Cappie Pondexter's mark of 6,811 points.

The Las Vegas Aces star reflected on her growing list of achievements after reaching another milestone.

"I'm not satisfied, but I am so grateful, and I'm so blessed to be able to do what I do. Yes, my resume, hopefully, continues (to be) long, and I love this, but I don't want to lose fun and the joy of this game. I'm grateful to be able to have my name alongside of (the) other greats that played all different (kinds) of sports. Just to say that you're one of the greats, I think it just goes a long way in itself." said A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces center.

According to USA Today, Wilson led the WNBA in scoring with 26.2 points per game and blocks with 9.4 per game during the season. The performance helped the Aces reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive appearance.

Wilson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft, has earned five MVP awards, eight All-Star selections, three WNBA championships, two Finals MVP trophies and three Defensive Player of the Year awards, according to USA Today.