{
  "id": 13524353,
  "title": "A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray Joke About Vital Missed Shot Against Valkyries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/aja-wilson-chelsea-gray-joke-about-vital-missed-shot-against-valkyries",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T20:18:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/aja-wilson-chelsea-gray-joke-about-vital-missed-shot-against-valkyries-12551558"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the aftermath of the Las Vegas Aces' 87-77 overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, laughter followed suit. The focus, however, was on A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray, who were quick to poke fun at Gray's missed three-pointer at the end of regulation. With just 4.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Gray had an opportunity to tie the game. Unfortunately, her fadeaway shot fell short. Amidst the press conference, Gray interrupted a reporter's question, emphasizing that everyone \"probably thought it was going in.\" This prompted A'ja Wilson, known for her leadership and poise, to tease Gray, saying, \"Chelsea, please bruh.\"\n\nDespite the loss, the Aces remain optimistic about the WNBA Finals, where they will face the Valkyries. Guard Veronica Burton, reflecting on the team's journey, expressed immense gratitude and confidence, stating, \"To be here in this moment is a blessing. We're making history.\" For her part, Wilson contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Gray tallied 17 points and five rebounds. The upcoming WNBA Finals, scheduled for next Saturday, promises an intense best-of-7 game showdown between Golden State and the Angel Reese-led Atlanta Dream.",
  "summary": "It’s not too early to laugh about the Aces 87-77 OT loss, right? RIGHT??",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}