Saturday night, 8 p.m. ET, CBS. Get ready, because the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces are squaring off for the third and final time this season. These are the *only* two teams that have clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, and trust me, they’re on a collision course for the chip. They’ve split their season series, so this final regular-season battle is going to be spicy.
The Epic Back-And-Forth So Far
Remember that first clash back in mid-June? A’ja Wilson went off with 24 points and 10 boards, Chelsea Gray dropped 23 points and 7 dimes, and the Aces snagged a tight 100-97 win. Olivia Miles was pure fire for the Lynx with 29 points, but it wasn’t quite enough to hold off Vegas. Fast forward only a week ago, and the Lynx got their revenge, closing out the Aces 98-87 in Minneapolis. Napheesa Collier put up 22 points, and Miles kept shining with 26 points and 7 assists. Jackie Young tried to carry the load for Vegas with 23 points, but what really got everyone talking? A’ja Wilson, the undisputed GOAT, had a season-low 16 points. You know that doesn’t happen often.
Why This Is The Finals Preview, Period
So, is this Saturday’s game the real WNBA Finals preview? Yeah, you better believe it. Forget the New York Liberty, I’m still not convinced they’ll magically “click” when it matters. And the Indiana Fever? Their defensive deficiencies and crunch-time execution still give me major pause. Zack Ward can talk up their title ambitions all he wants, but I’m just not seeing it. Even the Golden State Valkyries, with Gabby Williams blossoming into an All-Star, I’m wary of their ultimate upside. You need a certified offensive superstar, or two, to go deep. And the Atlanta Dream? As a Georgia native, I’ve seen too much heartbreak to ever pick ’em. Sorry, Angel, prove me wrong!
That leaves us with Minnesota and Las Vegas. These teams absolutely HAVE IT. You’ve got the team that’s been the best in the league all season in the Lynx, against the team that’s most proven themselves in the playoffs, the Aces. You’ve got a player on the cusp of being the best in the league battling the undisputed best player in the league, probably of all time. There’s a head coach who has won four titles, in addition to the most games in league history, going up against a head coach who has won three titles and currently has the best winning percentage ever. A head-turning rookie facing off against the best point guard in the league with serious clutch bona fides. Plus, a revitalized veteran with three rings. These matchups? Chef’s kiss!
This Saturday night, get ready for a game that matters, a lot. It’s not just a regular season finale; it’s a battle for momentum and bragging rights before the real postseason fireworks begin. Ouch. And speaking of tough battles, our Seattle Storm duked it out with the Portland Fire, but fell short 84-82. Every possession, every point, it all matters. Gotta regroup, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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