Lynx secure top seed with 98-87 victory over Aces; Miles scores 26
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 at the Target Center on August 8, 2026. Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 26 points, continuing her strong rookie campaign. Naphessa Collier contributed 22 points while Natasha Howard added 17 as the Lynx improved to 26-7, extending their lead in the standings. Jackie Young was the top scorer for the Aces with 23 points, and A'ja Wilson added 16. The Aces now hold a 22-10 record and will face the New York Liberty next.
- •Olivia Miles scores a game-high 26 points.
- •Minnesota Lynx move to 26-7 for the season.
- •Las Vegas Aces fall to 22-10.
- •Naphessa Collier contributes 22 points for the Lynx.
- •Aces scheduled to play the New York Liberty next.
- 9:29 PMESPN — Lynx post 26th victory, secure WNBA playoff spot
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier shine as the Lynx top the Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff spot
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx keep firm hold on WNBA's top seed with 98-87 win over Aces; Olivia Miles scores 26 points
"Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff berth. Natasha Howard added 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Lynx, who improved their record to a league-best 26-7. Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 23 points, while A'ja Wilson had 16 points and eight rebounds.
"The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon to improve to 26-7 on the season, clinched a WNBA playoff berth.
"Miles continued her likely Rookie of the Year season, scoring 20 or more points for the third consecutive game.
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External links- ESPNAug 8, 2026, 9:29 PMLynx post 26th victory, secure WNBA playoff spot
The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon to improve to 26-7 on the season, clinched a WNBA playoff berth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:32 PMOlivia Miles, Napheesa Collier shine as the Lynx top the Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff spot
Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff berth. Natasha Howard added 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Lynx, who improved their record to a league-best 26-7. Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 23 points, while A'ja Wilson had 16 points and eight rebounds.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:13 PMLynx keep firm hold on WNBA's top seed with 98-87 win over Aces; Olivia Miles scores 26 points
Miles continued her likely Rookie of the Year season, scoring 20 or more points for the third consecutive game.
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