As the WNBA season hurtles towards its conclusion and four teams compete for a spot in the finals, the Las Vegas Aces staved off elimination with a win against the New York Liberty, while Napheesa Collier made franchise history for the Minnesota Lynx as they took a 2-1 series lead over the Connecticut Sun.

Las Vegas won the pivotal third quarter, 21-6, thanks to that defense, and that won them the game. They were able to force a turnover on 13.8% of Liberty possessions, and held the Liberty to 34.6% shooting on on 2-point attempts. Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart was flustered. She tallied 19 points but shot 7-for-17 from the field.

The Las Vegas lead was three at halftime. Then the Aces outscored the Liberty 21-6 in the third. The Aces held them to 2-for-14 shooting and forced seven turnovers. It was 73-55 after three. The margin then swelled to 25.