Aces dropped a much-needed game to the Lynx, in a fight for the NO:1 seed

This performance was a result of Olivia Miles' 23 points, eight assists, and Napheesa Collier's 19 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night in the WNBA.

A 13-point effort by Natasha Howard and 11 rebounds from Natasha Howard were also helpful to Minnesota (29-7). Nia Coffey and Courtney Williams each scored 12 points, while Kayla McBride had 13 points.

A deep 3-pointer by Collier gave the Lynx a seven-point lead with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota led by at least five points until Jewell Loyd's 3-pointer cut the lead to 86-82.

The margin was four points again after Aces' A'ja Wilson made two free throws with 1:09 to go. Williams and Collier made two free throws each in the final minute to seal Minnesota's franchise-best 15th road win of the season.

In addition to scoring 32 points, Wilson made 11 of 12 free throws and grabbed seven rebounds. NaLyssa Smith scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Chelsea Gray had 12 points and nine assists for the Aces (24-12).

Las Vegas dominated in the paint in the first half, with Wilson scoring 19 points and Smith adding nine points and six rebounds. Combined, they made 13 of 18 shots. It just wasn't enough to seal the victory tonight.