Minnesota Lynx W vs Las Vegas Aces W — 98:87, NBA W
NBA W
Saturday, August 8, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx W | 28 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 98 |
| Las Vegas Aces W | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 87 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx W | Las Vegas Aces W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 37/76 | 30/69 |
| 3-Pointers | 15/29 | 10/27 |
| Free Throws | 9/10 | 17/18 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 37 |
| Assists | 24 | 17 |
| Steals | 10 | 3 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
Box Score
Top scorers
O. Miles
26 PTS · 4 REB · 7 AST
Napheesa Collier
22 PTS · 6 REB · 3 AST
Natasha Howard
17 PTS · 8 REB · 6 AST
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 35:17 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4-12 | 4-8 | 3-3 |
| O. MilesS | 35:10 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 11-23 | 3-7 | 1-1 |
| Napheesa CollierS | 34:43 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 7-14 | 5-7 | 3-4 |
| Natasha HowardS | 29:11 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7-11 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 80 | 22 | 16 | 29-60 | 13-23 | 9-10 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87, pulling away for an 11-point win behind a balanced and efficient offensive performance. Minnesota’s perimeter shooting was a major factor, as the Lynx connected on 15 three-pointers and generated 24 assists, showing strong ball movement throughout the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The Las Vegas Aces W have a superior Net Rating of 13
- →The Las Vegas Aces have a superior net rating of 13
- →Both teams are playing on back-to-back games, which typically reduces performance
- →Both teams are healthy, but the Las Vegas Aces have a slight edge with a higher offensive rating and net rating, indicating better recent form
- →The Las Vegas Aces have a slightly better offensive and defensive rating compared to the Minnesota Lynx, with a higher net rating over the last 10 games