🏀 WNBA NEWS: A’ja Wilson Demands Replay, Lists 3 Reasons Why Aces vs. Fever Game 4 Shouldn’t Count
Las Vegas, NV — The WNBA Playoffs are heating up — and so is A’ja Wilson.
Following the Las Vegas Aces’ controversial Game 4 loss to the Indiana Fever, A’ja Wilson isn’t just voicing frustration — she’s calling for action. The two-time MVP is demanding a replay of the game, citing what she calls “blatant inconsistencies and playoff-altering mistakes.”
“This isn’t about sore losing. It’s about fairness,” Wilson told reporters postgame. “You work all season to get to this point, and it’s taken out of your hands by things that shouldn’t happen at this level.”
Wilson, who poured in 27 points and 11 rebounds in the loss, listed three key reasons why Game 4 shouldn’t count and must be reviewed by the league:
🔥 1. Free Throw Disparity
Wilson pointed out a glaring imbalance at the charity stripe.
“They shot 26 free throws. We shot 12. That’s not playoff basketball — that’s a problem,” she said.
Aliyah Boston alone had 13 free throw attempts — more than the entire Aces starting five combined. “When we can’t play physical without a whistle, but they can? That’s not equal footing,” Wilson added.
🔥 2. Missed Shot Clock Violation
With under 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, a crucial Fever basket came after what appeared to be a clear shot clock violation — but the whistle never came.
“Everyone in the arena saw it. Everyone on the court knew it. But the officials let it go,” Wilson said. “That changed the momentum completely.”
The Aces bench erupted at the non-call, and social media quickly lit up with slow-motion replays showing the ball still in hand as the buzzer sounded.
🔥 3. Inconsistent Officiating Throughout Series
Wilson didn’t just stop at Game 4. She expressed concern about officiating inconsistencies throughout the entire series.
“I’ve played in a lot of playoff series. This one? Something felt off from Game 1,” she said. “The standard changed every night — and that’s not how a championship should be decided.”
🚨 What’s Next?
While the WNBA has not officially responded to Wilson’s comments, the league is expected to review the game’s officiating, as it routinely does after all playoff matchups.
Still, Wilson’s comments — and the Aces’ frustration — have sparked a larger conversation about playoff officiating, player treatment, and competitive integrity.
Whether or not the league grants a replay remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: A’ja Wilson and the Aces aren’t staying silent.
“We’ve worked too hard, for too long, to let things like this slide,” Wilson said firmly. “We deserve better — and so does this league.”