Napheesa Collier just went off for 32 points in her first game back, and honestly, she made it look easy. Seven games out with an injury? Pfft—didn’t even matter. The Lynx topped the Fever 97-84, and Collier barely broke a sweat. If anyone needed a reminder why she’s in that MVP convo, here you go.
Seriously, Minnesota couldn’t have timed her return any better. They’re in the thick of the playoff chase, and Collier comes waltzing back in, dropping buckets, grabbing boards, running the show at both ends—she was everywhere. Indiana tried, but without their usual depth, they just couldn’t keep up.
From the jump, Collier was locked in. She had 32 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals—one of those nights where you kinda feel bad for whoever’s guarding her. She’s driving at will, nailing midrange shots, even stepping out for threes. No rust, just pure hooping.
Now, it wasn’t the Collier Show the whole time. Kayla McBride drilled some clutch threes, and Bridget Carleton plus Courtney Williams threw in solid D and some buckets of their own. Cheryl Reeve (shout out to one of the best coaches out there) was hyped about how balanced they looked. And hey, with Collier playing like this, the Lynx are looking real scary.
Indiana, though… yikes. Caitlin Clark did her thing—21 points, 9 dimes, running for her life half the night—but she needs more help. Aliyah Boston did what she could inside, but when the bench goes silent, the wheels come off fast. That’s six L’s in eight games now, so yeah, things are getting dicey for their playoff dreams.
Collier’s return isn’t just about the numbers. It’s a vibe. The Lynx play with a different swagger when she’s out there. If she stays healthy? Minnesota could totally crash the top tier and make a deep playoff run. No joke.
Looking ahead, the Lynx have to ride this wave—home-court advantage is up for grabs. The Fever? They gotta find someone else to step up and fast, or they’ll be watching the postseason from the couch.
Quick hits:
— Collier dropped 32 in her comeback. Absolute bucket.
— The Lynx took down the Fever 97-84.
— Collier was out with an injury. Clearly didn’t slow her down.
— Caitlin Clark put up 21 and 9, but it wasn’t enough.
— For official WNBA stuff, just hit up their site.
Collier’s back and Minnesota’s buzzing. The playoffs are coming, and the Lynx are suddenly a team nobody wants to mess with. Indiana? They better figure it out soon or it’s curtains.
(And if you’re craving more hoops drama, you know where to find it. This league never sleeps.)
