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Lynx Top Aces 92-87 as Olivia Miles Seals Rookie Breakout

Minnesota’s road victory strengthens its hold on the top seed, boosting Miles’s Rookie of the Year odds.

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.