Napheesa Collier, WNBA and MVP
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Lynx star Napheesa Collier makes WNBA history as the only player to record with five steals and two blocks in a single quarter.
The Minnesota Lynx have yet to lose a game this season, thanks in large part to the play of superstar Napheesa Collier.
Collier was drafted No. 6 overall by the Lynx in the 2019 WNBA Draft after playing four seasons at UConn. The 6-foot-1 forward entered the 2025 season with the third-best odds (+300, ESPN Bet) to win WNBA MVP, behind Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (+200) and Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (+225).
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Lynx star and team leader Napheesa Collier took center court before facing off against the Sun to honor late Minnesota resident George Floyd.
Former UConn star Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70 on Friday night.
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Napheesa Collier records her third straight 20-point game as the Lynx improve to 3-0 and spoil Paige Bueckers’ homecoming.
Collier hit a short jumper, the Lynx forced a shot-clock violation on the other end and then Collier made two free throws to tie it 68-all with 1:38 to play. Marina Mabrey missed a 3-point shot for the Sun before Natisha Hiedeman hit a straight-away 3 to cap an 18-0 run and give Minnesota its first lead of the game.
Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference.