Overview
- Minnesota (21-4) hosts Las Vegas (12-12) on Friday in Minneapolis with both teams eyeing critical Western Conference positioning as the postseason approaches.
- The Lynx carry a five-game home winning streak behind the league’s stingiest defense, allowing just 74.7 points per game and holding opponents to 41.2 percent shooting.
- Napheesa Collier has fueled Minnesota’s success with MVP-caliber production, averaging 23 points, 7.6 rebounds and shooting 51.7 percent from the field.
- Las Vegas has struggled to find consistency at .500 and will be without forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus as it leans heavily on A’ja Wilson’s scoring.
- ESPN analytics give Minnesota a 71 percent win probability, underlining the challenge the Aces face overcoming home court and defensive pressure.