On Wednesday, it will be a battle between the second and third ranked team, Minnesota Lynx or Las Vegas Aces. Minnesota is coming off of a two-game winning streak heading back home in Target Center. Wednesday will be the first road game of the season for Vegas.
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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 28, 2024
Vegas against Minnesota
Currently the Minnesota Lynx hold a 4-1 record in the WNBA, only losing to the Connecticut Sun. This loss being to the only undefeated squad in the league and only losing by one point.
This is evidence that the Lynx are not far behind from the Sun and are great competitors. Las Vegas will be put to their strongest test of the season facing Minnesota.
Both teams are very similar, having three superstars on the roster with little depth contributions after. In Minnesota this is Kayla McBride, Alanna Smith, and Napheesa Collier. For Vegas this is Kelsey Plum, A’Ja Wilson, and Jackie Young.
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— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) May 27, 2024
Wilson and Collier are similar forces both being top five in the league for points and rebounds. What sets Collier apart is the 2.8 steals per game while Wilson averages 2.3 blocks per game.
It seems that the stars from both teams will execute and put on a show. What will be the separator between these teams is who’s role players will step up.
Players such as Courtney Williams for the Lynx and Kate Martin for the Aces. These type of players for their respective teams will have major impacts on the outcome.
If Las Vegas is able to defeat the Lynx, their reputation will be maintained as a top team in the WNBA. If they find a way to lose, there may be a new champion hoisting the trophy this season.
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