Minneapolis secured a narrow victory over Las Vegas on Saturday night, the Lynx prevailing 92-87 in their Women's NBA encounter. The result keeps both sides in contention for the top positions, with the visitors moving clear at the summit.
By then the Aces were already chasing, having trailed for much of the contest. They dug in after the break, but Minnesota's experience showed when the game tightened. To be fair, the hosts made it difficult, keeping within striking distance until the closing stages.
What stood out was the rebounding battle. Las Vegas won the offensive board 12-7, yet Minnesota's 32 total rebounds proved decisive. The Lynx also took advantage of second-chance opportunities, scoring 16 points compared to their opponents' 12. The old head settled them down when it mattered.
Shooting from distance told a different story. The Aces connected on nine of their twenty-eight three-point attempts, while the Lynx hit eleven from twenty-six. Neither side dominated from beyond the arc, which perhaps explains why the game remained close throughout. Neither side could pull away for long.
Defensively, both teams committed fouls, though Minnesota picked up twenty-two to Vegas' fourteen. The Aces managed more steals with seven, while the Lynx recorded nine. Turnovers were costly for both — thirteen for the hosts, sixteen for the visitors.
The result extends Minnesota's lead at the top of the table to two games ahead of Las Vegas. The Aces remain third with twenty-seven wins from forty outings, while the Lynx sit on thirty-one victories. They have nothing to lose now, playing with freedom rather than pressure.