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Lynx Offense Explodes, Crush Aces in Lopsided WNBA Matchup
26 Jul
Summary
- Lynx shoot 54% from the field, make 10 3-pointers
- Collier records 16th 20-point game, most in WNBA this season
- Lynx outrebound Aces 48-30, dominate the paint
In a dominant performance, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109-79 on Tuesday night. The Lynx shot an impressive 54% from the field, including 10-for-25 from 3-point range, to tie the WNBA's single-game scoring record.
Napheesa Collier led the way for Minnesota, recording her 16th 20-point game of the season, the most in the WNBA. Collier finished with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 free throws made. Aerial Williams also had a standout game, shooting 10-for-12 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
The Lynx took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Aces 34-26 to take an 85-61 lead into the fourth. Minnesota's stifling defense held the Aces to just 38% shooting, and the Lynx dominated the glass, outrebounding Las Vegas 48-30.
With the win, the Lynx extended their winning streak to four games and solidified their position atop the WNBA standings. Coach Cheryl Reeve praised her team's effort, saying it may have been their best game of the season.
