Aces fall to WNBA-leading Lynx in crucial matchup for playoff positioning

/Las Vegas Review-Journal August 15, 2026 - 7:19 pm Updated August 15, 2026 - 7:24 pm Las Vegas Aces fell to the Minnesota Lynx 92-87 in a pivotal Western Conference showdown at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Saturday night. Lynx guard Olivia Miles led all scorers with 23 points, adding eight assists and four rebounds. Miles, who entered the game leading all rookies with a 19.8‑point average, also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach at least 600 points and 150 assists earlier this month. Her effort anchored a balanced offensive attack from Minnesota, as each of the five Lynx starters finished in double figures. Together they contributed 80 points, 26 rebounds and 13 assists. The victory gave Minnesota a 2‑1 advantage in the regular‑season series and secured the head‑to‑head tiebreaker over Las Vegas with nine games left to play. Following the loss, the Aces remain third in the overall WNBA standings, two games behind the Golden State Valkyries, who are positioned to claim the No. 2 seed as the playoffs approach.