Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx face critical matchups in Commissioner’s Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx are in crucial positions heading into the final day of Commissioner’s Cup play. The Aces, sitting at 5-1, must defeat the Phoenix Mercury to secure their spot in the championship game. Meanwhile, the Lynx, also at 5-1, need a win against the Los Angeles Sparks and a loss by the Aces to qualify. The New York Liberty have already clinched a position in the championship with a 5-0 record. Tensions rise as the league approaches the potential for exciting outcomes in both matchups scheduled for Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET.
- •Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx both have 5-1 records in the Cup.
- •New York Liberty advance to the championship game at 5-0.
- •Aces must win against the Mercury to secure the final spot.
- •Lynx need a victory over the Sparks and an Aces loss.
- •Both games scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Will the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx give us a chaotic finish to Commissioner’s Cup play?
"Six seasons in, Commissioner’s Cup group play has yet to deliver real drama. Will this year be different?
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