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Lynx vs Aces game
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The gist
Minnesota Lynx (28-7) face Las Vegas Aces (24-11) in a WNBA Finals preview on Aug 15. The winner gains crucial postseason seeding momentum.
Background
The Lynx and Aces are the only teams to have clinched playoff spots, with Minnesota holding a three-game lead atop the standings. This is the third and final regular-season meeting, with the series split 1-1. Both teams feature top scorers: Olivia Miles (19.8 ppg) for the Lynx and A'ja Wilson (25.9 ppg) for the Aces.
How it unfolded
- Aug 8, 2026Lynx defeated Aces 98-87 in Minneapolis, with Napheesa Collier scoring 22 and Olivia Miles adding 26 points and seven assists.
- Aug 14, 2026Lynx carry a three-game winning streak into the rematch, while Aces swept the Mystics in a two-game set.
- Aug 15, 2026Lynx and Aces meet at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with the Lynx favored by 1.5 points.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Minnesota has better depth and balance, but Vegas has A'ja, Chelsea and Jackie, and in the crucible of the championship series, I'm not going to doubt that stamped trio.
- Bears
- The Lynx are clearly better on the defensive end, as Las Vegas is sixth in defensive rating and sixth in opponent points per game.
- Bulls
- Wilson and her red-hot teammate Jackie Young will look to avenge that loss in Las Vegas, guiding the Aces to victory as underdogs.