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A'ja Wilson was named WNBA MVP for the third consecutive season and the fifth time in her career, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight. The Las Vegas Aces star received a congratulatory voicemail from former Vice President Kamala Harris and is now chasing a championship while trailing Golden State 0-2 in the semifinals.
Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 boards and set the league's single-season mark, leading the Atlanta Dream to a 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Reese also secured her league-leading 27th double-double of the season.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a heated exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, who had posted a message supporting the transgender community. Kanter wore a shirt reading "WOMAN noun. Adult human female," and later said he was kicked out for supporting women. The incident highlights ongoing debates within the league about transgender athletes and women's sports.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points to tie the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, leading the Indiana Fever to a 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo. Caitlin Clark added 24 points as the Fever won their fifth straight game.
Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, leading the Toronto Tempo to a 125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Her nine three-pointers keyed a dominant performance that kept Toronto ahead from the opening tip.
