LAS VEGAS, NV. —The Las Vegas Aces received double-digit scoring efforts from four players, including 26 points from Jackie Young, but could not counter the hot hands of the Minnesota Lynx (20-8) in a 98-87 loss on Wednesday night. Also scoring in double figures were Kelsey Plum (20 points), A’ja Wilson (15) and Tiffany Hayes (12).
The Lynx shot 59.4% from the field and 57.9% from 3-point range, and were led by Napheesa Collier’s 23 points.
The Lynx connected on 38 of 64 field goal attempts, including 11 of 19 (.579) from 3-point range, while the Aces hit on 33 of 71 (.465) from the floor and 13 of 30 (.433) from distance.
The Aces outscored the Lynx 13-8 on second-chance points, and 36-28 points in the paint.
The Aces flipped 12 Lynx turnovers into 12 points, but gave up 14 points on their own 9 miscues.
Williams posted the game’s lone double-double with 22 points and 10 assists.
The Aces hit the road for three straight games beginning with a Friday, Aug. 23, rematch against the Lynx at Target Center.
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