Chennedy Carter scores 27, A’ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69

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Chennedy Carter scored 27 points and A’ja Wilson added a double-double as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun 98-69. The Aces shot 54% from the field and will face the Sun again on Friday.

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Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting
A’ja Wilson had 22 points and 11 rebounds
Las Vegas Aces defeated Connecticut Sun 98-69
Aces shot 54% from the field
Teams will face each other again on Friday

Chennedy CarterA’ja WilsonLas Vegas AcesConnecticut Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting, A’ja Wilson had 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 on Wednesday night. The teams face each other again on Friday night in Connecticut. Wilson also had 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes for her 121st career double-double. Carter made 7 of 9 shots in the first half for 14 points to help Las Vegas build a 48-37 lead. Jackie Young added 10 points as the Aces shot 54% from the field despite going 1 of 7 from 3-point range. Carter went coast-to-coast to beat the third-quarter buzzer on a layup for a 78-53 lead as Las Vegas outscored the Sun 30-16 in the frame. Young and Jewell Loyd each finished with 11 points, and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus had 10 for Las Vegas (2-1). The bench players for the Aces combined for 48 points. Aneesah Morrow had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 14 points for Connecticut (0-3). Brittney Griner (left foot) and Aaliyah Edwards (left thigh) did not play. The shot just 33% from the field, including 3 of 13 from 3-point range. Connecticut was also outrebounded 46-29. The league announced earlier Wednesday that the WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Sun to Houston. \\_ AP WNBA:

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What were Chennedy Carter's stats in the game against the Sun?

Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting, contributing significantly to the Aces' victory.

How many double-doubles does A’ja Wilson have in her career?

A’ja Wilson recorded her 121st career double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in the game.

What was the outcome of the Aces vs. Sun game on Wednesday night?

The Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 in their matchup on Wednesday night.

Chennedy Carter scores 27, A’ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69

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