Lynx Defeat Aces, Extend Winning Streak

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 87-74, marking their fifth consecutive win and securing the top seed in the Western Conference. Napheesa Collier delivered a standout performance with 27 points, a career-high 18 rebounds, and five assists, solidifying her MVP candidacy. The Lynx capitalized on the Aces' 21 turnovers, particularly dominating in the second half where they outscored Las Vegas 25-15 in the third quarter. A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points but her team struggled to maintain momentum after a strong first half. The victory also clinched the tiebreaker against the Aces, who have now lost four of their last five games. The Lynx will next face the Indiana Fever, with a jersey retirement ceremony for Maya Moore planned for that game.