Lynx edge Aces 92-87 as A'ja Wilson scores 32 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx secured a 92-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on August 16, 2026, marking their second consecutive win against the defending champions. Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 23 points, while Napheesa Collier added 19 points. A'ja Wilson scored 32 points for the Aces but received limited support from her teammates. The Aces fell to third place in the league standings, now five games behind the top-seeded Lynx. The Lynx will next face the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, while the Aces prepare for a matchup against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday.
- •Lynx improve to 29-7, extending their lead in the standings.
- •Aces drop to 24-12, now in third place.
- •Both teams entered halftime tied at 48-48.
- •Coffey contributed key offensive support with multiple 3-pointers.
- •Next games feature Lynx against Valkyries and Aces facing Dream.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx defeat Aces 92-87, despite 32 points from A'ja Wilson; Olivia Miles scores 23
"A'ja Wilson scored 32 points for the Aces, but only got 12 from Chelsea Gray and 8 from Jackie Young.
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