Olivia Miles Dropped 29 Points and A'ja Wilson Still Stole the Game From Her!

Whoa, what a finish last night! If you blinked, you probably missed three lead changes in the final minute, but the Las Vegas Aces ultimately held off the Minnesota Lynx for a wild 100-97 win. Seriously, this game was a rollercoaster, coming down to the wire with clutch free throws and a last-ditch heave that just missed. A'ja Wilson stepped up huge, nailing the go-ahead free throws with just 20.5 seconds left, showing everyone why she's one of the absolute best.

Miles Went OFF, But Vegas Held On

Okay, let's talk about Olivia Miles for a second. The rookie was an absolute force, dropping a game-high 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting for the Lynx. She kept Minnesota in it, pulling them within two points with 1:20 left and even converting a three-point play to give them a 94-93 lead with 48 seconds to go. Then, in an incredible sequence, she drained a three-pointer with 24.5 seconds left, putting the Lynx up 97-96! The energy was insane, and it felt like she was going to single-handedly drag her team to victory. Natasha Howard was right there with her, nearly grabbing a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds, and Kayla McBride added 19 points and five assists. This Lynx squad came to play, especially after trailing 57-51 at halftime.

Aces' Stars Answer the Call in a Free Throw Shootout

But when it was winning time, the Aces' big names answered. A'ja Wilson, our MVP, led Vegas with 24 points on super efficient 9-for-15 shooting. Not only did she hit those crucial free throws, she also dominated the boards with 10 rebounds and even added three blocks and two steals. Chelsea Gray was on fire from deep, sinking six three-pointers on her way to 23 points, and Jackie Young was dishing dimes all over the place, notching a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists. Even NaLyssa Smith chipped in 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting. After Wilson hit a jump shot to put Vegas up 93-89 late, the game became a free throw battle. Jewell Loyd, fouled on a three-point attempt, calmly sank all three of her free throws to regain a 96-94 lead for the Aces. Then, after Miles' incredible three gave the Lynx a one-point lead, Wilson hit two more free throws to put the Aces up 98-97. Gray sealed it with two more free throws, stretching the lead to 100-97. When Courtney Williams' desperation 37-footer missed at the buzzer, the Aces had secured a truly hard-fought win. This gritty victory pushes the Aces' record to 10-3 and, more importantly, keeps them perfect at 5-0 in Commissioner's Cup play! The Lynx also sit at 10-3, but their Commissioner's Cup record drops to 4-1. This win is huge for Las Vegas's standing in that tournament, keeping them firmly in control. Every game feels like it matters right now, and this one sure delivered.

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