Minnesota Lynx Women beat Las Vegas Aces 98-87 in WNBA action on 8 August 2026. The hosts held firm after building an early advantage, while the visitors could never quite close the gap. It was a contest decided by shooting accuracy rather than volume, and the Lynx made the most of their opportunities. By then, the visitors had already seen their chances slip away.
The Lynx took a 14-point lead at one stage, the biggest advantage of the match. Las Vegas clawed their way back to within reach, but their 6-point maximum lead never materialised in their favour. The visitors lost their way when the game mattered most, and the hosts saw it out.
Three-point shooting proved decisive, with Minnesota hitting 15 from 29 attempts against 10 from 27 for the Aces. And here's the thing about basketball — you can dominate the paint and still lose if the ball won't drop from distance. The home side finished with 37 field goals from 76 attempts, while Las Vegas managed 30 from 69.
The home side also converted more free throws, 9 from 10, while the visitors managed 17 from 18. Turnovers told another story, with Minnesota committing 14 compared to 16 for the visitors. The Lynx scored 22 points off turnovers, nearly double the 11 they recorded for the opposition. To be fair, the visitors took better care of the ball in the paint with 34 points there.
The result keeps the Lynx top of the table with 31 wins from 40 games, while the Aces remain third with 27 victories. This ended a mixed run for Minnesota, who had lost 82-89 to Los Angeles Sparks the previous day. The visitors extended their recent form to include three wins and two defeats from their last five outings.