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Aces End Lynx Streak, Bueckers Drops 31 in Wings Victory

6/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 100-97, snapping Minnesota’s eight-game streak and moving to 10-3.
Chelsea Gray scored 23 points, hit six threes, and helped the Aces go 7-of-7 in the final 44.3 seconds.
Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 29 points, keeping the Lynx at 4-1 in Cup play.
The Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 as Paige Bueckers recorded a season-high 31 points.

History

Historical Context

Approved on April 24 1996, the WNBA began its inaugural season on June 21 1997 when the New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 67-57 before 14,284 fans. Decades of expansion raised scoring, illustrated by the Las Vegas Aces’ 100-97 win over the Minnesota Lynx in 2024. The league’s offensive rise traces back to its eight-team start.

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Story summary

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 100-97, snapping Minnesota’s eight-game streak and moving to 10-3.
Chelsea Gray scored 23 points, hit six threes, and helped the Aces go 7-of-7 in the final 44.3 seconds.
Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 29 points, keeping the Lynx at 4-1 in Cup play.
The Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 as Paige Bueckers recorded a season-high 31 points.

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