Guard Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces (10) show driving the ball down the floor against the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sun Jul 3, 2022 (AP News photo)

Lynx Destroy Aces 102-71

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) took on the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) for a second time in as many days. The Lynx put on a display in front of their home crowd that was a stunner in a 102-71 win.

After losing to the Aces in Las Vegas Friday night the Lynx came into this game a different team. They outplayed the Aces at every turn. They had an incredible defensive game. They had 13 offensive rebounds to the Aces one. Minnesota couldn’t miss showcasing an offensive display.

The Lynx outscored the Aces 33-15 in the first quarter and they never looked back. The Aces did win the second quarter 20-16 but never got on the defensive track. Las Vegas never led once in his game.

The Lynx won the third quarter 29-20 and the final quarter 24-16 in total domination over the Aces. The final was 102-71.

Besides the offensive rebounds the defensive rebounds were notable. Minnesota had 52 to the Aces 26. The Lynx’s Aerial Powers had a career high 32 points and Vegas could not stop her. The Minnesota defense held A’Ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum taking away that threat. Las Vegas was rendered helpless unable to get into any rhythm.

This was a stunning defeat for the number one team in the Western Conference. Las Vegas will need to put this in their rearview mirror moving forward. They will be back on the court Wednesday night to take on the New York Liberty. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT.