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Lynx Rally From 14-Point Deficit to Beat Aces, Reach Commissioner’s Cup Final

Williams’ 18-point second half powered a comeback that secured a July 1 final spot against the Indiana Fever.

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Overview

  • Minnesota overcame a 14-point first-half deficit by outscoring Las Vegas 26-13 in the third quarter and opening the fourth with a 14-2 run.
  • Courtney Williams scored 20 points, including 18 in the second half, to spark the Lynx’s comeback.
  • Napheesa Collier exited early in the third quarter with a back injury and did not return.
  • Las Vegas played without MVP A’ja Wilson for a third straight game and committed 21 turnovers that Minnesota turned into 27 points.
  • Alanna Smith posted a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double as Diamond Miller and Natisha Hiedeman contributed 12 points each off the bench.