Overview
- The Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87, with Olivia Miles scoring 23 points and adding eight assists to push Minnesota to 29-7.
- Miles has scored 20 or more points in all three meetings with the reigning champions this season, a rare rookie feat that has firmly placed her as the frontrunner for 2026 Rookie of the Year.
- A'ja Wilson led all scorers with 32 points but the Aces’ supporting cast shot poorly overall, and Las Vegas fell to 24-12 despite Wilson’s efficiency.
- NaLyssa Smith posted a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double, her third double-double in five games, strengthening her case for Most Improved Player as she leads the Aces in interior production and offensive rebounding.
- With eight regular-season games left, Saturday’s win widened Minnesota’s lead over Las Vegas to five games and sets up a key matchup with Golden State that could decide homecourt for the playoffs.