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Lynx vs. Aces: WNBA Finals Preview Showdown?
15 Aug
Summary
- Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces, top WNBA playoff teams, split season series.
- Aces won first meeting 100-97; Lynx won second 98-87.
- Author believes Lynx and Aces are WNBA Finals contenders.
The Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces, currently the top two teams in the WNBA, are meeting for the third and final time on Saturday. Both teams have already clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. Their season series is currently split, with the Aces winning the initial encounter 100-97 and the Lynx securing a 98-87 victory in their more recent matchup.
The author posits that this game might serve as a preview of the WNBA Finals, voicing doubts about the championship potential of other teams such as the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. Concerns are also raised about the Golden State Valkyries' and Atlanta Dream's ultimate playoff viability, suggesting a need for a certified superstar for deep postseason runs.
While the Lynx boast better depth and balance, the author anticipates a closely contested game, potentially favoring the Lynx to win the season series. However, in a prospective WNBA Finals matchup, the nod is given to the Aces due to their star trio of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young.
With approximately two months until the WNBA Finals, and considering a significant interruption for the FIBA World Cup, predictions are still subject to change. Readers are encouraged to share their preliminary Finals picks, considering whether the Lynx and Aces will indeed meet for the championship or if an upstart team might emerge.
