he Minnesota Lynx (22–4) extended their winning ways with a commanding 109–78 victory over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces (12–13) on Friday, July 26, 2025, at Target Center.

WNBA MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 25 points. She was one of five players in double figures, including Courtney Williams with 23, Bridget Carleton with 14, Kayla McBride with 13, and Jessica Shepard, who added 10 off the bench.

A’ja Wilson paced the Aces with 15 points, while Jackie Young added 14 in the loss.

This week’s Fab Four highlights standout performances from both squads in one of the season’s marquee matchups.

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson looks for space in the paint. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Aces guard Jackie Young pushes the pace in transition. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier leads the charge with an MVP-caliber performance. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Lynx guard Courtney Williams glides to the rim for two of her 23 points. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

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