US EditionCollier's Efficient 32 Points Sends Minnesota Lynx Past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78
- On June 15, 2025, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 101-78 at Target Center, highlighted by Napheesa Collier's dominant 32-point performance.
- The Lynx entered the game facing bench depth issues following injuries to Courtney Williams and Jessica Shepard, with Shepard overseas and Williams sidelined since June 8.
- Minnesota surged early with a 15-0 run, held a 58-26 halftime lead— the highest first-half point total this season— and shot 65.7% versus Sparks' 23.3%.
- Collier contributed 32 points along with notable defensive and playmaking stats, including multiple rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, while Coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged her strong performance but noted she wasn’t the best player she’s witnessed.
- The win reinforced Minnesota's strong start to the season despite bench limitations and injuries, while the Sparks struggled without key guards and dropped to 4-8.
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Collier, Lynx dominate in rout of Sparks
Napheesa Collier could do little wrong Saturday afternoon. Nor could her teammates. Dominating at both ends of the court, the Lynx left no doubt from the opening tip as they beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 101-78, at Target Center. Pregame, the team honored Seimone Augustus for her 2024 inductions into the Women’s Basketball and Nasmith Basketball halls of fame. “I think it just puts kind of like a battery in our back, especially having the alum th…
‘Sickening’ day casts pall on dominant Lynx victory
Napheesa Collier could do little wrong Saturday afternoon. Nor could her teammates. Dominating at both ends of the court, the Lynx left no doubt from the opening tip as they beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 101-78, at Target Center. Before the game, the team honored Seimone Augustus for her 2024 inductions to the Women’s Basketball and Nasmith Basketball halls of fame. “I think it just puts kind of like a battery in our back, especially having the a…
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The RecordCollier’s efficient 32 points sends Minnesota Lynx past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half and Courtney Williams scored 17 points and the Minnesota Lynx returned to their winning ways by beating the Los Angeles Sparks 101-78 on Saturday.
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Collier's efficient 32 points sends Minnesota Lynx past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78
Napheesa Collier scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half and Courtney Williams scored 17 points and the Minnesota Lynx returned to their winning ways by beating the Los Angeles Sparks 101-78. Reserves Natisha Hiedeman scored 14 points…
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