Aces edge Lynx 100-97 with late free throws

In a tightly contested battle between two of the WNBA's top teams, the Las Vegas Aces edged the Minnesota Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena. A'ja Wilson made the go-ahead free throw with 20.5 seconds remaining to secure the victory in a Commissioners Cup matchup.

Wilson scored a team-high 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting and added game highs of 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Aces, who improved to 5-0 in Cup play. Chelsea Gray contributed 23 points, including six three-pointers, while Jackie Young recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists. NaLyssa Smith added 15 points on efficient 7-for-9 shooting.

The Lynx were led by rookie Olivia Miles, who scored a game-high 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting. Natasha Howard added 22 points and nine rebounds, and Kayla McBride scored 19 points.

The game featured multiple lead changes in the final two minutes. Las Vegas held a 93-89 lead after a Wilson jump shot with 1:24 remaining, but Miles scored to pull Minnesota within two. Miles then converted a three-point play to give the Lynx a 94-93 lead with 48 seconds left. Jewell Loyd responded by making three free throws to put the Aces back ahead 96-94.