Wings' Jessica Shepard posted stats never seen before in WNBA history

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The Las Vegas Aces probably saw Jessica Shepard in their nightmares on Thursday.

It would make some sense, as Shepard accrued a triple-double the likes of which never has been seen in the WNBA's 30-season history.

Jessica Shepard tonight

• 22 points
• 20 REBOUNDS
• 10 assists
• 8/13 FG pic.twitter.com/1QQXbCsy22

— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) May 29, 2026

Shepard had only the 23rd 20-point/20-rebound game in WNBA history on Thursday, as she scored 22 points and hauled in a career-high 20 boards in the Dallas Wings' 95-87 win over the Aces.

But Shepard -- regarded as one of the best passing bigs in the WNBA -- also dished out 10 assists to complete her incredible triple-double. Only Alyssa Thomas in 2023 has recorded a 20-20-10 triple-double in league history.

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Shepard, a key reserve with the Minnesota Lynx before she moved on to the Wings in free agency, is no stranger to gaudy numbers like these though.

Last season, Shepard had a 22-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the Lynx against the Indiana Fever. In her sixth WNBA season, Shepard is getting a chance as a regular starter for the first time -- and she has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Jessica Shepard vs Las Vegas:

22 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
8-13 FG

Joins Alyssa Thomas as the only players in WNBA history with a 20/20/10 game. pic.twitter.com/P7lPkMO6lS

— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 29, 2026

Shepard already has played four games (out of eight) in which she has scored 10-plus points, recorded 10-plus rebounds and made at least five assists. The rest of the league has six such games combined.

Shepard is more than just a serviceable starter: she might be All-WNBA material. Just ask Becky Hammon and the Aces what they think.

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