#Deadspin #Aces #crucial #free #throws #hold #Lynx">Deadspin | Aces make crucial free throws, hold off Lynx
May 31, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) looks to shoot the ball against the Golden State Valkyries in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
A’ja Wilson made the go-ahead free throw with 20.5 seconds remaining, and the host Las Vegas Aces held on for a 100-97 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night.
Wilson scored a team-high 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting for Las Vegas (10-3), which improved to 5-0 in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup action. She also grabbed game highs of 10 rebounds and three blocks and tallied two steals.
Chelsea Gray added 23 points and drained six 3-pointers for the Aces. Jackie Young recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists, and NaLyssa Smith scored 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
Rookie Olivia Miles scored 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting to lead Minnesota (10-3). The Lynx fell to 4-1 in the Commissioner’s Cup standings.
Teammate Natasha Howard just missed a double-double as she finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Kayla McBride scored 19 points and led the Lynx with five assists.
Las Vegas held a four-point lead after Wilson knocked down a jump shot to put the Aces on top 93-89 with 1:24 to go in the game.
Moments later, Miles scored to pull the Lynx within 93-91 with 1:20 remaining.
Miles was not finished trying to rally the Lynx. She converted a three-point play with a basket and a free throw to give Minnesota a 94-93 lead with 48 seconds left.
The free-throw contest continued when Jewell Loyd was fouled while trying to take a 3-pointer for Las Vegas. She calmly made all three of her free throws, and the Aces regained a 96-94 lead with 44.3 seconds to go.
Miles made what turned out to be the final basket for Minnesota with 24.5 seconds left. Her 3-pointer gave the Lynx a 97-96 advantage.
Wilson changed the lead for good. She made two free throws to put Las Vegas ahead 98-97 with 20.5 seconds to go, and Gray added two more free throws to increase the Aces’ lead to 100-97 with 3.5 seconds left.
Minnesota had a last-ditch 3-point attempt but Courtney Williams missed a 37-footer.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Boualem Khoukhi #16 of Qatar celebrates with Hassan Alhaydos #10 after scoring team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Boualem Khoukhi #16 of Qatar celebrates with Hassan Alhaydos #10 after scoring team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Boualem Khoukhi #16 of Qatar celebrates with Hassan Alhaydos #10 after scoring team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the equaliser against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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ive-time champion Brazil faces a fierce Group C opening test against 2022 semifinalist Morocco in New Jersey.
20’ | Goal (Morocco): Ismael Saibari broke the deadlock for the Atlas Lions with a sensational chip over Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker after running onto a defense-splitting pass from Brahim Díaz.
31’ | Goal (Brazil): Vinícius Júnior leveled the score for the Seleção with a piece of solo wizardry, carving through the Moroccan defense to slot home.
36’ & 42’ | Yellow Cards: Brazil’s physical play in midfield saw both Casemiro and Roger Ibañez receive bookings late in the first half before both were substituted at halftime.
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the equaliser against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
| Photo Credit:
REUTERS
ive-time champion Brazil faces a fierce Group C opening test against 2022 semifinalist Morocco in New Jersey.
20’ | Goal (Morocco): Ismael Saibari broke the deadlock for the Atlas Lions with a sensational chip over Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker after running onto a defense-splitting pass from Brahim Díaz.
31’ | Goal (Brazil): Vinícius Júnior leveled the score for the Seleção with a piece of solo wizardry, carving through the Moroccan defense to slot home.
36’ & 42’ | Yellow Cards: Brazil’s physical play in midfield saw both Casemiro and Roger Ibañez receive bookings late in the first half before both were substituted at halftime.
#Brazil #Morocco #LIVE #SCORE #FIFA #World #Cup #BRA #MAR #updates #Vinicius #scores #stunning #goal #Brazil">Brazil vs Morocco LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026: BRA vs MAR updates; Vinicius scores stunning goal for Brazil
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the equaliser against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
| Photo Credit:
REUTERS
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the equaliser against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
| Photo Credit:
REUTERS
ive-time champion Brazil faces a fierce Group C opening test against 2022 semifinalist Morocco in New Jersey.
20’ | Goal (Morocco): Ismael Saibari broke the deadlock for the Atlas Lions with a sensational chip over Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker after running onto a defense-splitting pass from Brahim Díaz.
31’ | Goal (Brazil): Vinícius Júnior leveled the score for the Seleção with a piece of solo wizardry, carving through the Moroccan defense to slot home.
36’ & 42’ | Yellow Cards: Brazil’s physical play in midfield saw both Casemiro and Roger Ibañez receive bookings late in the first half before both were substituted at halftime.
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