Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 29, 2024

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May 29, 2024 8:10 AM
The Las Vegas Aces, fresh off Kayla McBride's 31-point outburst, travel to the Target Center on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, to face the Minnesota Lynx at 8:00 PM. The Lynx, unbeaten at home with a 2-0 record, look to capitalize on their strong start (4-1 overall) against a Las Vegas team seeking its first road win (0-0 away, 3-1 overall).
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Las Vegas Aces
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Aces vs Lynx statistics

Stat Aces Lynx
Streak W1 W2
Last Ten Games 3-1 4-1
Points Per Game 91.3 88.6
Rebounds Per Game 36.5 36.0
Assists Per Game 21.5 24.4
Blocks Per Game 4.3 6.8
Steals Per Game 7.3 11.8
Field Goal % 43.4 47.0
Three Point % 34.1 38.6
Points Against 85.0 78.4

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/26/24 @ Atlanta Dream W 92-79
5/25/24 vs New York Liberty W 84-67
5/23/24 @ Connecticut Sun L 83-82 OT
5/17/24 vs Seattle Storm W 102-93 2OT
5/14/24 @ Seattle Storm W 83-70

Las Vegas Aces recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/25/24 vs Indiana Fever W 99-80
5/21/24 vs Phoenix Mercury L 98-88
5/18/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 89-82
5/14/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 89-80
5/11/24 vs Puerto Rico W 102-50

Aces vs Lynx predictions

With Las Vegas Aces gearing up to take on the Minnesota Lynx, all eyes will likely be on A'ja Wilson following her stellar performances earlier in the season. She's been a force to reckon with, averaging a double-double thus far, and there’s little doubt she’ll bring that momentum into this matchup. Meanwhile, Jackie Young, who's been dishing out assists left, right, and center, could play a pivotal role in breaking through Minnesota's defenses. If she syncs up well with Wilson, they could produce some serious fireworks on the court.

On the flip side, the Lynx have their own standout duo to bank on. Napheesa Collier has been nothing short of impressive, putting up considerable points and pulling down rebounds with relative ease. Matching Collier's intensity will be Courtney Williams, whose vision and passing ability might just be the key to unlocking Las Vegas’s defense. Given their solid start to the season, especially at home, these two could significantly tilt the scales in favor of Minnesota.

So, who comes out on top in this battle of basketball heavyweights? Considering the Lynx’s strong home record and the palpable synergy between Collier and Williams, they might just have the edge. However, Las Vegas, with its dynamic duo of Wilson and Young, will not make it easy. Expect a game that goes down to the wire, with Minnesota potentially leveraging their home court advantage to clinch a narrow victory. What do you think, could Las Vegas pull an upset or is the safe bet on Minnesota continuing their dominance at home?

Minnesota Lynx injuries

  • Diamond Miller (F): Out

Las Vegas Aces injuries

  • Kierstan Bell (G): Out
  • Chelsea Gray (G): Out

Aces vs Lynx game info

Venue Target Center
Location Minneapolis, MN
Tip-off Wed 8:00 PM
TV NBA TV

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