Napheesa Collier just went off—32 points in her first game back, and the Lynx took down the Fever. If that’s not a big ol’ “I’m back, don’t forget me” to the rest of the league, I don’t know what is. Honestly, Collier’s been the heartbeat of Minnesota all season, and after missing time from injury, she just waltzed in and took over like she never left. MVP talk? Oh, it’s louder than ever now.
The Lynx needed this one bad, too. With the playoff race heating up, every win matters, and Collier’s return basically shot them full of adrenaline. Before she went out, the team looked solid—she was dropping 20-plus a night and locking down on D. But, man, you could feel the drop-off when she was missing. Now? The vibes are back. The energy? Way up. Collier comes back, boom, 32 points, 10 boards, and a sprinkle of dimes. She even hit some mid-range shots and bullied her way to the rack, all with that “try and stop me” swagger.
Indiana? They tried. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston had their moments, sure, but Collier basically made the Fever defense look like Swiss cheese. It’s not even fair sometimes. The Fever are scrappy, but they just don’t have the firepower or the bodies to slow down someone like Collier, not yet anyway. Give ‘em some time, but for now, they’re just watching the Collier show like everyone else.
So, what’s next? With Collier back, Minnesota’s got a shot to make some noise. She’s their engine, plain and simple. As long as she stays healthy, don’t count them out. And that MVP chatter? Not just noise—she’s doing everything you want from a superstar. The Lynx look like a legit threat, not just a team happy to sneak into the postseason.
Fever fans, hang in there. Your squad’s got potential, but the growing pains are real. Until they figure out how to deal with monsters like Collier, it’ll be tough sledding against the league’s top dogs.
Oh, and if you’re looking for more on the WNBA or wanna see Collier’s highlights (it’s worth it, trust), hit up the league’s site or whatever sports app you use. This season’s just getting wild.
Quick hits:
- Collier dropped 32 in the comeback win—yeah, she’s that good.
- Lynx look like a whole new team with her back.
- MVP talk? She’s right in the thick of it.
- Fever? Still figuring it out, but they’ve got promise.
- Minnesota’s playoff hopes—way brighter now.
Let’s see if they keep rolling. My money’s on Collier keeping that fire lit.
