When the Lynx played the New York Liberty four times in a three-week span just over a month ago, there was plenty of talk about it being a possible preview of a WNBA Finals rematch.

With the league’s best record, Minnesota has continued to do its part in making that happen. While the Liberty have faded, Thursday’s Lynx opponent entered with 12 straight wins and in a tight battle to finish second before the playoffs begin Sept. 14.

In a matchup of arguably the two best teams in the league right now, Las Vegas made it 13 in a row by pulling away early in the fourth quarter for a 97-87 win over the Lynx. The last Aces’ loss was 111-58 at home to Minnesota Aug. 2.

Through three quarters both teams were shooting better than 50%, the Aces had one more turnover at 9-8 and rebounds were 19-18 L

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