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Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was named WNBA MVP for the third time in her career on Sunday.

Wilson set a single-season scoring record, becoming the first WNBA player in league history to surpass 1,000 points. She averaged 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.3 assists per game for the Aces, finishing with 1,021 points.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson throws a pass against the Sky at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 25, 2024 in Chicago. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA Today Sports)

She received all 67 first-place votes for MVP, becoming just the second player in WNBA history to win the award unanimously, joining Cynthia Cooper, who was named unanimous MVP with the Houston Comets in the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier finished second in the voting. Collier received 66 second-place votes and one third-place vote. New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart was the only player to receive a second-place vote.

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Aja Wilson vs The Fever

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces shoots a shot over the head of Katie Lou Samuelson of the Indiana Fever, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark received six third-place votes, finishing behind Stewart in the voting.

Wilson is in her seventh season as a WNBA player and made her sixth All-Star appearance this season.

A'ja Wilson drives to the basket

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces competes against Temi Fagbenle of the Indiana Fever on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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The Aces finished the season with a 27-13 record and are looking to win their third consecutive WNBA title, which they will do on Sunday at 10pm ET against the Seattle Storm.

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