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The Lynx beat the Aces 98–87 at home on Aug 8, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LV | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 87 |
  MIN | 28 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 98 |
Las Vegas AcesMinnesota Lynx| LV | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Gray | 36 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 4-9 | 1-5 |
| Jackie Young | 33 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 6-13 | 3-6 |
| A'ja Wilson | 33 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 5-17 | 1-3 |
| NaLyssa Smith | 24 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 5-8 | 0-0 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Jewell Loyd | 30 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-7 |
| Dana Evans | 20 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4-9 | 3-5 |
| Brianna Turner | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 37 | 17 | 30-69 | 10-27 |
| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Miles | 35 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 11-23 | 3-7 |
| Napheesa Collier | 35 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 7-14 | 5-7 |
| Kayla McBride | 35 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4-12 | 4-8 |
| Courtney Williams | 33 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6-11 | 1-2 |
| Natasha Howard | 29 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7-11 | 1-1 |
| Maya Caldwell | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Nia Brodie | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Antonia Delaere | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 98 | 34 | 24 | 37-76 | 15-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV | 30-69 | 43% | 9-25 36% |
| MIN | 37-76 | 49% | 13-24 54% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
LV offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · MIN defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
MIN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LV defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LVMINExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
LVMINCrew chiefFatou Cissoko-Stephens · also working Clare Simmons, Ken Jones
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Gray | 33.7 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 7.1 |
| Jackie Young | 33.0 | 20.7 | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| A'ja Wilson | 32.2 | 27.8 | 10.6 | 3.4 |
| Jewell Loyd | 27.9 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| NaLyssa Smith | 25.0 | 12.3 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Dana Evans | 16.4 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 14.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Brianna Turner | 14.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 33.7 | 21.6 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Olivia Miles | 31.2 | 21.5 | 4.6 | 6.0 |
| Courtney Williams | 30.8 | 13.5 | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Natasha Howard | 29.3 | 12.9 | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| Napheesa Collier | 26.8 | 18.8 | 7.4 | 3.8 |
| Nia Brodie | 21.2 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 17.2 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Maya Caldwell | 13.5 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
LV offenseper gameMIN defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
LV offense vs MIN defenseMIN offense vs LV defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
LVForAgainst52% of LV's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LV 2series8 MIN| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | MIN 92 | LV 87 | MIN+5 | +5 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | LV 87 | MIN 98 | MIN+11 | +11 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | MIN 97 | LV 100 | LV+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | MIN 87 | LV 97 | LV+10 | +10 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | MIN 111 | LV 58 | MIN+53 | +53 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | LV 78 | MIN 109 | MIN+31 | +31 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | LV 62 | MIN 76 | MIN+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | LV 74 | MIN 87 | MIN+13 | +13 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | MIN 98 | LV 87 | MIN+11 | +11 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | MIN 100 | LV 86 | MIN+14 | +14 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
