Lynx vs Aces Preview: Another High-Stakes Clash Unfolds Within a Day for the Second Time – Will the Aces Seek Revenge or will the Lynx Secure a Double Victory?

At 9:30 AM on August 24, the WNBA regular season will witness another high-stakes clash as the Lynx return home to face off against the Aces.

The two teams just met two days ago, with the Lynx securing an 11-point victory on the road against the Aces in that game. The Lynx dominated most of the game, with all five starters scoring in double digits. Collier scored 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Courtney Williams contributed a near-triple-double with 22 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Aces’ Wilson and Gray had subpar performances, with Gray scoring only 3 points on 1 out of 7 shooting, and Wilson managing just 15 points.

The Lynx have been consistently performing well this season, with a record of 20 wins and 8 losses placing them at the top of the Western Conference. They are second only to the Liberty and the Sun across the league. The Lynx have won four consecutive games and have remained undefeated in three games since the Olympics. While their offense averages 82.3 points per game, ranking sixth in the league, they concede an average of only 75.5 points, placing them second in the league. Their point differential is also second-best in the league, and they boast a strong home record with 12 wins out of 15 games played.

The core player of the Lynx is Collier, who averages 20.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, placing her in the top ten in all four categories, making her one of the league’s premier frontcourt players. McBride averages 15.8 points as the second leading scorer, while Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams also score in double figures. Beyond these four, Carlton, Allen, Yohaus, Zahui B., Sydeman, and Miller are also key contributors, giving the Lynx the deepest bench in the league.

The Aces are the defending champions, but their performance has declined this season with a record of 17 wins and 10 losses placing them fifth in the league. Since Gray’s return, the Aces’ record has improved, but they have not been as consistent as last season. The Aces still boast the league’s strongest offense, averaging 87.8 points per game, which is first in the league, but they also concede an average of 83 points, ranking only seventh. This is one of the main reasons for their reduced dominance.

The Aces have four members of the US women’s national team. Wilson averages 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks per game, leading the league in scoring and blocks, ranking second in rebounds, and third in steals, making her the current best player in the league. Plum averages 18.2 points and 4.4 assists, Jackie Young averages 17.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, while Gray, upon her return, has generally performed below expectations, averaging only 7.4 points and 4.8 assists. Overall, the Aces’ four star players are exceptionally talented, but their overall squad depth is average, which is one of their few weaknesses.

This season, the two teams have met three times. In the first two encounters, the Aces won by a margin of 14 points each time. Two days ago, the Aces lost by 11 points at home and conceded 98 points. In this rematch, the Aces will undoubtedly seek revenge, but winning away against the surging Lynx will not be easy.

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