The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff berth, improving their record to a league-best 26-7. Olivia Miles scored 26 points and Napheesa Collier added 22, with Natasha Howard contributing 17 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 23 points, but the Lynx built a significant lead in the third quarter thanks to reserve Dorka Juhasz's crucial plays.

The Aces responded with a 7-0 run, but Collier's scoring and Minnesota's fourth-quarter defense secured the victory. Miles scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, including a buzzer-beater to seal the win.