The Minnesota Lynx (19-8) are in third place within the standings and the Las Vegas Aces (17-9) are proper behind them in fourth. This makes their matchup on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) a giant one, with the Lynx having a chance to distance themselves farther from the defending champions whereas the Aces have a shot at closing the hole.
Though we’ll focus solely on this sport, it is vital to notice that they play one another once more on Friday, making this a compelling two-game in-season sequence.
The Lynx are again
Why have the Lynx been so profitable this season? Two phrases: Napheesa Collier. She is having a profession yr, averaging a double-double with 20.3 factors and 10.0 rebounds per sport.
With Collier elevating her sport and Courtney Williams orchestrating the offense, the Lynx are having their finest season since 2021. The franchise has had loads of success underneath head coach Cheryl Reeve, however this current success was considerably sudden. If they will win on Wednesday and Friday, they are going to put distance between themselves and Las Vegas, in addition to place themselves in prime place to complete within the prime three or larger this yr.
The Aces are coming?
Is it time for the Aces to go on a run? They’re 17-9 and comparatively wholesome. In the event that they nonetheless desire a prime seed, now’s the time to make the push.
W secured ️
Wilson: 34 PTS / 13 REB / 5 STL / 2 BLK / 60% FG
Plum: 18 PTS / 4 3PM / 46% FG
Hayes: 11 PTS / 3 REB / 50% FG
Younger: 10 PTS / 4 REB / 4 AST / 2 STL / 2 3PM#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/qA5z1t19Qs— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 19, 2024
Nobody denies the Aces’ expertise. They’re back-to-back champions, have that core intact and, regardless of the New York Liberty trying like the perfect within the WNBA, they continue to be the group to beat till somebody eliminates them.
A’ja Wilson is why the Aces are flirting with turning into a dynasty and nonetheless thought-about a prime contender. She seemingly would be the MVP of this league as soon as once more; it is exhausting to see that award not going unanimously to her. The hole between Wilson and the second-best participant is that large. Nonetheless, she will’t win a title alone, so she’ll want Jackie Younger to have a powerful August and Kelsey Plum to proceed scoring 18.2 factors an evening. If the Aces can sweep these pair of video games, they will transfer previous the Lynx and may begin eyeing that second seed.
Sport data
Las Vegas Aces (17-9) vs. Minnesota Lynx (19-8)
When: Wednesday, August 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET
The place: Michelob ULTRA Enviornment in Las Vegas, NV
Find out how to watch: ESPN
Aces damage report: none
Lynx damage report: none
