Minnesota Lynx claimed a 98–87 Women’s National Basketball Association victory over the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center on Saturday, with Olivia Miles providing the pivotal individual performance through 26 points and seven assists. No goal events or minute-by-minute scoring log were supplied for this basketball match, but Miles’ playmaking set Minnesota apart.
The Lynx established a 28–25 first-quarter edge and never relinquished their advantage, carrying a 49–45 lead into the interval before extending it to 73–65 through three periods. Las Vegas remained within reach, but Minnesota’s 25-point final quarter matched the Aces’ 22 and ensured the home side saw out an 11-point result.
Minnesota’s offensive balance was reflected in 24 assists, seven more than Las Vegas, as the Lynx consistently moved the ball to create high-quality perimeter looks. They made 15 of 29 three-pointers at 51.7%, a decisive return compared with the Aces’ 10 of 27 from beyond the arc. The Aces held a 37–34 rebounding advantage and converted 17 of 18 free throws, but could not overcome Minnesota’s sharper shooting and more fluid ball movement.
Key performers
Miles was the standout for Minnesota, pairing her 26 points with seven assists to direct the Lynx attack. Natasha Howard supplied eight rebounds, helping the hosts compete despite Las Vegas’ edge on the glass.
For the Aces, Jackie Young led the scoring with 23 points. NaLyssa Smith recorded a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Chelsea Gray contributed six assists, but the visitors could not generate enough consistent scoring from the perimeter to turn the contest.
NerdSports Stat: Minnesota won all four quarters and made five more three-pointers than Las Vegas, accounting for 15 of the 11-point final margin before any difference in two-point or free-throw scoring.
The result moves Minnesota to a 26–7 overall record, while Las Vegas falls to 22–10. With no league-position information supplied, the immediate standings implications cannot be confirmed, but the Lynx strengthened an already impressive record with a controlled home performance. Neither side’s next fixture was included in the available match data.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers or scoring minutes were recorded in the supplied data; Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 26 points, while Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 23 points.
Minnesota Lynx 98 – 87 Las Vegas Aces.
Minnesota improved to 26-7 and Las Vegas moved to 22-10; exact table positions were not supplied in the match data.
Olivia Miles was the standout performer with 26 points and seven assists.
