The June 24 slate delivered contrast: three WNBA games decided by 11 points or fewer, including two by a single possession, and one ACB statement that left no room for interpretation.
New York went into Las Vegas and beat the Aces 87-76, Phoenix outlasted Indiana 111-109 in the highest-scoring game of the night, and Minnesota escaped Washington 78-76. In Barcelona, Valencia produced the most lopsided result on the board, winning 108-84 on the road.
Liberty Make the Road Result Count in Las Vegas
New York’s 87-76 win over Las Vegas stands as the cleanest WNBA road result of the night. The Liberty created separation against an Aces team that could not keep pace on its home floor, turning a marquee matchup into an 11-point finish.
For New York, the significance is in the control of the result. Winning in Las Vegas requires more than shot-making; it demands possession discipline, defensive resistance and the ability to withstand runs. The final margin reflected a Liberty team that finished the job without letting the game collapse into late-game chaos.
Mercury Survive Fever in 220-Point Thriller
Phoenix and Indiana produced the night’s wildest scoreboard, with the Mercury beating the Fever 111-109. It was the only game on the slate in which both teams reached triple digits, and the two-point margin underscored how little separation existed.
Indiana pushed the pace of the game into a high-scoring environment, but Phoenix had the final edge. In a matchup defined by offensive pressure, the Mercury’s ability to get one more stop, one more score or one more late-game execution point was the difference.
Lynx Edge Mystics in Defensive Finish
Minnesota’s 78-76 win at Washington was the opposite kind of two-point game. Where Mercury-Fever became a shootout, Lynx-Mystics settled into a tighter, lower-scoring contest where each empty possession carried added weight.
The Lynx came away with the road win because they managed the margins. In games this compressed, the outcome often turns on late-clock execution, rebounding position and the ability to avoid the one mistake that swings the result. Minnesota did enough to leave Washington with the win.
Valencia Delivers ACB Statement at Barcelona
Valencia authored the most decisive performance of the day, beating Barcelona 108-84 in ACB play. A 24-point road win in that setting is not just a strong result; it is a statement of superiority across the full 40 minutes.
The 108-point output gave Valencia the highest team total of the slate, while the margin made clear that Barcelona never found the necessary resistance. On a night filled with close WNBA finishes, Valencia’s performance stood apart for its force and clarity.
Nightly Snapshot
NBA W
New York Liberty W defeated Las Vegas Aces W, 87-76.
Phoenix Mercury W defeated Indiana Fever W, 111-109.
Minnesota Lynx W defeated Washington Mystics W, 78-76.
ACB
Valencia defeated Barcelona, 108-84.