Las Vegas Aces 87, Minnesota Lynx 98
WNBA · 2026-08-08 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Las Vegas Aces 98–87 on 2026-08-08 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:38 swung win probability 36% → 77%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Las Vegas Aces lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 87 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 28 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:38 swung win probability 36% → 77%.
Why Las Vegas Aces lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 5:38 (win probability 36% → 77% for the home side).
- Shot 50.7% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 11–0 | Q1 5:38 | 36% → 77% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q3 3:49 | 73% → 97% |