{
  "id": 1178254,
  "title": "Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/miles-collier-power-the-wnba-leading-lynx-to-a-92-87-win-over-the-aces",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T02:36:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miles-collier-power-wnba-leading-023634694.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling 92-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx showcased their offensive prowess led by Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier. Miles contributed 23 points and eight assists while Collier added 19 points to the Lynx's total. Natasha Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Lynx (29-7). The Lynx secured a seven-point lead with just over seven minutes left in the fourth quarter when Collier hit a deep three-pointer. The margin remained at least five points until Jewell Loyd's three-pointer cut the lead to 86-82 with under three minutes remaining in the game. The Aces managed to tie the score seven times during the final six minutes of the half, with the last tie occurring when Wilson hit a midrange jumper with 34 seconds left, putting the score at 48-48 at halftime. Throughout the game, Las Vegas dominated in the paint, with Wilson and NaLyssa Smith accounting for 19 and 9 points and six rebounds respectively. The Lynx, however, managed to maintain a comfortable lead in the paint, scoring 62-52 over the final three quarters. The Lynx will face off against Atlanta on Tuesday, while Minnesota travels to Golden State on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night. Natasha Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (29-7). Kayla McBride scored 13 points and Courtney Williams and Nia Coffey each had 12.",
  "key_points": [
    "Olivia Miles scored 23 points and had 8 assists for the Lynx",
    "Napheesa Collier added 19 points in the 92-87 win",
    "Lynx maintained lead in paint, scoring 62-52 in final quarters"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Lynx's balanced offense and ability to maintain a lead in the paint allowed them to overcome the Aces' strong interior play and secure a crucial win to maintain their WNBA-leading position.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}