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Aces Win Fourth Game In a Row Over Winless Lynx 94-73

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The Minnesota Lynx forward Naphessia Collier (24) and the Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) stand side by side for the tip off at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Sun May 28, 2023 (photo from @minnesotalynx)

Aces Win Fourth Game In a Row Over Winless Lynx 94-73

By Barbara Mason

Sunday evening the Las Vegas Aces (4-0) took on the Minnesota Lynx (0-4) getting their fourth win in a row 94-73. The Aces put a real hurt on the Los Angeles Sparks Saturday evening 93-65. The Aces had a great opening quarter in Saturday’s game leading after the first ten minutes 31-13.

Sunday night’s game against the Lynx did not have the blowout first quarter that the Aces saw Saturday although they did lead 24-17 after the first ten minutes. A’Ja Wilson had 12 points in the opening quarter.

Sunday night’s starters were able to sit out the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game giving them a much needed and much deserved break. They needed that break to handle a tenacious Minnesota team lead by Tiffany Mitchell.

At the half the Aces had extended their lead to 50-38.

It took the Aces three quarters to put some distance between themselves and the Lynx. By the end of the third quarter Las Vegas had a 20 point lead 73-53 and had taken control of this game. Both Wilson and Jackie Young had 18 points and Kelsey Plum and bench player Alysha Clark had 11 points.

Minnesota made a run in the fourth quarter pulling to within 14 points. Las Vegas took a timeout with 4:25 left in the game. The Aces wanted to clock their fourth win a row and needed to re-group before finishing off Minnesota.

Whatever was said during that time-out, it sure resonated as Las Vegas put the finishing touches on their fourth win in a row in front of their home crowd 94-73. Jackie Young finished with the high score, 23 points.

The Aces will get a bit of a breather before traveling to Atlanta to take on the Dream Friday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Lynx Destroy Aces 102-71 last place team beats first place team; Vegas’ fourth loss in six games

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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.

Aces Top Minnesota 91-85; Vegas picks up second win in three games

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Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (10) dribbles the ball against Las Vegas Aces center Iliana Rupert (21) (photo from the Minnesota Star Tribune Erica Dischino)

Aces Top Minnesota 91-85

By Barbara Mason

Friday night the Las Vegas Aces (15-5) traveled to Minnesota to take on the Lynx (6-15). The Aces got a 91-85 win in Minnesota. Las Vegas dropped their last game to the Storm 88-78 last Wednesday night collapsing in the fourth quarter. The game was tied with four minutes left in the game but the Aces couldn’t finish and lost to Seattle.. They were looking to get back on the winning track Friday night.

The Aces had a great start leading 15-2 with three minutes left in the first quarter. The Lynx made an amazing push in the final three minutes of the opening quarter. They went on a 11-2 run and only trailed 19-13 after the first ten minutes.

The Aces would hit seven shots in a row to end the first half. Despite ten turnovers they led after two quarters 46-33. Las Vegas shot 59% in the first half and the Lynx struggled shooting just under 36%.

Moriah Jefferson was 2-2 from downtown and had 12 points in the half to lead the Lynx. The Aces Chelsea Gray had 12 points and Kelsey Plum finished the first half with ten points.

The Aces continued to lead and after three quarters Las Vegas was still in charge 69-61. The Lynx won the third quarter 28-23 but still trailed never taking the lead once through three quarters.

At 6:02 in the fourth quarter the Lynx took their first lead of the game 76-75. The Lynx kept it close until the closing minutes. The final was 91-85.

The entire Las Vegas starting roster shot double digits with Chelsea Gray the team leader with 21 points. Kelsey Plum finished with 18 points and A’Ja Wilson had 15 points and 12 rebounds.

The Lynx got an outstanding game from Rachel Banham off the bench with 24 points and was six of eight from downtown. It was just not enough to get past Las Vegas.

The two teams will meet again on Sunday in Las Vegas. Tipoff is schedule for 4:00 PM.

Ace squeak past Lynx in a marathon 96-95

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Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) is all smiles as the Aces get a one point win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sun Jun 19, 2022 (@LVAces photo)

Aces Squeak Past Lynx In a Marathon 96-95.

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the Las Vegas Aces (13-2) took on the Minnesota Lynx (3-13) at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Lynx have been struggling and on the opposite end of the spectrum the Aces have been playing lights out basketball led by Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson. The Aces continued their winning ways picking up their 13th win against the Lynx 96-95.

A real offensive and defensive battle between the two teams resulted in a tie after the first quarter of play. The two teams were knotted at 22. Moriah Jefferson led the Lynx with seven points and Chelsea Gray led the Aces with 6 points.

The Lynx outscored the Aces in the second quarter 28-17 and led at the half 50-39. It was a stunning first half for Las Vegas struggling against Minnesota. They were having a tough time offensively in this game.

Las Vegas turned this game around in the third quarter tying it up at 56 with 2:37 left in the quarter. With 54.0 ticks left in the quarter the tie persisted at 69. As the quarter came to an end the Lynx had taken a slim lead 74-73.

Minnesota refused to back off and continued to lead the Aces by the slimmest of margins in this roller coaster of a game. It wasn’t until the final three minutes of the game that Las Vegas locked in the win. The Aces fought through this game from the tipoff. The final was 96-95.

A’Ja Wilson finished with 25 points and Kelsey Plum turned in 21 points in this marathon.

The Aces will be taking on the Sky Tuesday night with tipoff 7:00 PM.

Aces Win Third Straight Beating Minnesota 93-87

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Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) shoots over Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas in WNBA action on Thu May 19, 2022 (AP News photo)

Aces Win Third Straight Beating Minnesota 93-87

By Barbara Mason

Thursday night the Las Vegas Aces (4-1) took on the Minnesota Lynx (1-4) at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Aces have been playing some solid ball although on May first the Lynx edged Las Vegas 89-86 in a pre- season game.

The first quarter was a close one with the Aces on top by a single point 26-25. Las Vegas made a move in the second quarter winning it by the score of 28-18. The Aces led at the half 54-43.

The Lynx made it uncomfortable in the third coming to within seven points and by the end of the quarter the Lynx had pulled to within four points 70-66.

The entire starting roster for Las Vegas had double digits but the Lynx got some great work off their bench keeping them within striking distance of the Aces. Las Vegas had some work to do in the fourth quarter.

The Lynx were able to get within one point of the Aces in the final quarter. They remained neck in neck with Las Vegas through the first half of the fourth quarter. Minnesota fought hard but Las Vegas proved to be more than they could handle. The final was 93-87 in favor of the Aces in a very close game.

Aerial Power had the high score for the Lynx with 25 points giving Las Vegas all sorts of trouble. Minnesota came close in this game.

The strength of the Aces starting roster was the difference in the game. Jackie Young had the high score with 25 points. A’Ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray both had 17 points for Las Vegas.

Next up for the Aces will be the Phoenix Mercury Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 PT and will be televised on ABC.

Las Vegas Loses A Close One to Minnesota 89-86

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The Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) eyes the basket for a free throw. The Aces lost in exhibition play at the Target Center in Minneapolis to the Minnesota Lynx on Sun May 1, 2022 (photo from Las Vegas Aces)

Las Vegas Loses A Close One to Minnesota 89-86

By Barbara Mason

After leading through the first three quarters, it was the domination by the Minnesota Lynx in the fourth quarter that lost this game for the Las Vegas Aces 89-86 in pre season play at the Target Arena in Minneapolis.

Las Vegas got a great start in this game and led 25-17 after one quarter. The Aces continued to dominate through the second quarter winning it 21-16 and leading at the half 46-33.

The Lynx were not able to gain any ground in the third quarter with both teams finishing with 26 points apiece. It was the fourth quarter that saw a total collapse by Las Vegas. The Lynx won the final quarter by a landslide 30-14 and it was just enough for Minnesota to take this game 89-86.

The Aces had taken a nice lead into the fourth quarter 72-59. With 6:24 left in the fourth quarter Las Vegas went cold. The Aces couldn’t buy a basket. They were unable to score until 1:54 and that was a free throw from Khayla Pointer one of two.

The lead that the Aces had taken into the fourth quarter had vanished and they now trailed 83-85. Las Vegas struggled through the remainder of the game in the losing effort.

It was a real disappointment for the Aces especially since they had led through three quarters. This was a game between two very closely matched teams. The Aces Kelsey Plum finished with 16 points for the high and for the Lynx Yvonne Turner had 15 points.

Next up for Las Vegas will be against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday May 6th. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.