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Lynx hold off Aces 92-87 in WNBA matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:36 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Lynx hold off Aces 92-87 in WNBA matchup

Summary

The Minnesota Lynx edged the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 23 points and eight assists, while Napheesa Collier contributed 19 points. The Lynx maintained a slim lead in the fourth quarter, thanks partly to Collier's late 3-pointer. A'ja Wilson scored 32 points for the Aces, who fell to 24-12. Minnesota now has a franchise-best 15 road wins this season. Both teams have upcoming games: Las Vegas will face Atlanta on Tuesday, while Minnesota will take on Golden State on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Lynx improve to 29-7, Aces drop to 24-12.
•Natasha Howard adds 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota.
•A'ja Wilson scores 32 points for Las Vegas.
•Lynx secured a franchise-best 15th road win.
•Next games: Lynx at Golden State, Aces host Atlanta.

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2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

What they're saying

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Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night. Natasha Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (29-7). Kayla McBride scored 13 points and Courtney Williams and Nia Coffey each had 12.
— Yahoo Sports

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