Matchup: Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Minnesota Lynx (21-4) will take on the Las Vegas Aces (12-11) at the Target Center this Friday.
In their most recent game, the Las Vegas Aces claimed victory against the Atlanta Dream, finishing with a score of 87-72. The Aces wrapped up the match with a 44.9% shooting percentage from the field (31 of 69) and made 6 of their 20 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they were impressive, hitting 19 of 21 for a stellar 90.5% rate. On the boards, they secured 34 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and dished out 20 assists while forcing 19 turnovers and achieving 13 steals. Defensively, they held Atlanta to a 38.5% shooting percentage on 25 of 65 attempts. The Dream managed 6 assists and 5 steals, totaling 31 rebounds (6 offensive, 25 defensive) along with 2 blocks. Atlanta converted 13 of their 17 free-throw attempts, resulting in a 76.5% success rate, and struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 9 of 27 attempts.
A standout player for Las Vegas in this matchup was A’ja Wilson, who scored 24 points on 9 of 18 shooting while playing 31 minutes. She also grabbed 12 rebounds and provided 5 assists.
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The Las Vegas Aces enter this game with a 12-11 record this season. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 17.1 fouls nightly. Collectively, the Aces average 33.2 rebounds per game and have recorded 397 assists this year, placing them 12th in the league for assists. From three-point range, they are shooting 32.5% (185 of 570) and boast an impressive 83.7% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 80.9 points per game, ranking them 8th in the league, with a field goal shooting percentage of 41.8%. On defense, the Aces force 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 fouls and limiting opponents to 33.7% from beyond the arc. Currently, they are ranked 10th in the WNBA for points allowed per game, conceding an average of 81.7 points. The defensive statistics also show that they allow a shooting percentage of 44.1% and roughly 34.9 rebounds per game, ranking 11th in assists given up with 489 this season.
In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx achieved a strong 91-68 victory over the Chicago Sky. The Lynx notched 21 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, totaling 31 rebounds. They turned the ball over only 8 times while securing 9 steals. The Sky committed 20 fouls, providing the Lynx with 24 free-throw attempts, of which they made 20 for an 83.3% success rate. In terms of three-pointers, Minnesota hit 9 out of 29 attempts (31.0%). At the end of the game, the Lynx shot 31 of 70 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 44.3%. Defensively, Minnesota held the Sky to a 39.3% shooting percentage, allowing them to make 24 of 61 attempts. The Lynx concluded with an impressive 44.3% from three-point range (7 of 16) and went 13 of 16 from the charity stripe (81.3%). Chicago managed to secure 36 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards against Minnesota.
Napheesa Collier made a significant impact for the Lynx, finishing the game with 19 points on 8 of 16 shooting (50.0% shooting percentage) and adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes of play.
The Minnesota Lynx boast an impressive 21-4 record this season. Offensively, they are leading the league with a shooting percentage of 45.7% and have scored a total of 2,123 points (averaging 84.9 points per game). The Lynx also average 34.0 rebounds and lead the league with 23.5 assists per game while turning the ball over 12.2 times. They commit approximately 16.7 fouls annually and excel from the free-throw line with an 80.6% success rate. Furthermore, the Lynx’s defense ranks 2nd in the league, permitting only 74.7 points per game, with 17.9 assists and 34.9 rebounds allowed, placing them 1st and 9th respectively in those categories. Their opponents are shooting 30.4% from three-point range (174 of 573) and converting 78.6% of their free-throw attempts. The Lynx force an average of 14.8 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.2% (2nd in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Back Minnesota
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