Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night.

Natasha Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (29-7). Kayla McBride scored 13 points and Courtney Williams and Nia Coffey each had 12.

Collier’s deep 3-pointer gave the Lynx a seven-point lead with a little less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and Minnesota led by at least five points until Jewell Loyd’s 3-pointer cut it to 86-82 with under three minutes remaining.

The margin was four points once again after the Aces’ A’ja Wilson made two free throws with 1:09 to go. Williams and Collier made two free throws each in the final minute to seal Minnesota’s franchise-best 15th road win of the season.

Wilson scored 32 points, made 11 of 12 free throws and grabbed seven...