How Serena Williams Unlocked Her Best WNBA Offensive Season-And Why This Spot Was Perfect

Alyssa Williams is on track to post her highest-scoring season in WNBA history, averaging 28.1 points per game through 12 games with the Las Vegas Aces—outpacing her previous career high of 26.7 in 2025, according to ESPN tracking. Her 346 total points already surpass the 343 she scored in her breakout 2025 campaign, and her current pace suggests she could finish with 900+ points for the season, a mark no player has reached since Candace Parker’s 2013 record of 946.

The 24-year-old guard’s offensive explosion stems from three key adjustments: a sharper three-point shot (now hitting 42% from deep, up from 35% last season), a more aggressive mid-range game, and a newfound ability to create space for herself off the dribble. “She’s not just scoring more—she’s scoring in more ways,” said Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer. “Her versatility is what makes her unstoppable right now.”

Williams’ scoring surge has coincided with the Aces’ 10-2 record, the best start in franchise history. Her 28.1 PPG average leads the league, surpassing Breanna Stewart’s 27.3 in 2023—the previous single-season high. What sets this season apart is her efficiency: Williams is shooting 52% from the field and 88% at the free-throw line, both career highs. “She’s not just taking more shots; she’s making the right ones,” said ESPN’s Sarah Kling, who tracks WNBA analytics.

Why is Williams breaking out now?

Team chemistry and scheme play a role. The Aces’ new offensive system, installed by Laimbeer, emphasizes ball movement and spacing—exactly what Williams needs to thrive. “We’ve given her the green light to attack,” Laimbeer said. “She’s been waiting for this.” Williams’ relationship with teammate Kelsey Plum, who provides elite passing and defense, has also elevated her game. “Kelsey’s vision lets me focus on scoring,” Williams told ESPN in a recent interview. “She’s my best teammate.”

Comparatively, Williams’ scoring pace outstrips even the league’s most prolific players in recent memory. In 2023, Stewart averaged 27.3 PPG while shooting 47% from the field; Williams’ 52% efficiency is a full five percentage points higher. Her 28.1 PPG mark also surpasses the 27.0 average set by Diana Taurasi in 2018, the last time a player led the league in scoring by more than two points.

What’s next for Williams and the Aces?

The Aces’ next challenge is sustaining this form through the playoffs. Their 10-2 start includes wins over both the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty—teams that combined for 11 top-five finishes in the last decade. “The real test is consistency,” said ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “Can she stay at this level when the stakes get higher?”

Williams herself acknowledges the pressure. “I’m just trying to play my game right now,” she said. “But if we keep this up, who knows what we can do?” The Aces’ next three games—against the Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury, and Chicago Sky—will be critical. A win over the Storm, who finished 24-10 last season, would put Las Vegas at 11-2, matching their best record since 2021.

If Williams maintains her current trajectory, she could finish the regular season with 950+ points—a mark that would redefine WNBA scoring records. Her 28.1 PPG average would also make her the first player since Parker to lead the league in scoring by at least 1.5 points. For now, the focus remains on the here and now: a team on the rise and a star in her prime.