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A’ja Wilson’s text sparked a turnaround; now the Aces are chasing another WNBA title

The WNBA Finals tip off Friday night, and the Las Vegas Aces look nothing like the team that was absolutely blown out back in August.

After a crushing 53-point loss to Minnesota, A’ja Wilson didn’t just slump. Instead, she pulled out her phone.

Her message to teammates wasn’t sugarcoated, according to ESPN's Michael Voepel: “If you weren’t embarrassed, don’t come to the gym.”

That text, along with advice from her boyfriend Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, became the turning point. From that moment, the Aces picked up 16 straight wins, Wilson grabbed her record fourth MVP and Las Vegas is back to the Finals.

Friday night, they host the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1.

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