Collier Scores 22 to Lead Lynx over Valkyries 82

Dream host Valkyries before long road trip

Before the Atlanta Dream begin a six-game, 17-day road trip, the team will welcome the Golden State Valkyries on Monday in College Park, Ga., for the first meeting between the two franchises.

Minnesota Lynx, challenged by the Golden State Valkyries, push back for victory

Just under five minutes remained in the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Target Center when the Lynx finally decided enough was enough.

Minnesota Lynx overcome Golden State Valkyries

Golden State took a lead in the third quarter, until Minnesota surged away behind Napheesa Collier.

Lynx_ challenged by Valkyries_ push back for victory

MINNEAPOLIS — Just under five minutes remained in the third quarter. The Lynx, who had led by as many as 10, had fallen behind by two points to a Golden State team that seemed unable to miss. ...

Napheesa Collier nets 22 points, Lynx handle Valkyries

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 82-71 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Courtney Williams added 15 points for Minnesota (16-2), which has won back-to-back games since losing the WNBA Commissioner's Cup title game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. Kayla McBride contributed 12 points, and Jessica Shepard had eight points to go along…

Napheesa Collier scores 22 to lead Lynx over Valkyries 82-71

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points and the Minnesota Lynx topped the Golden State Valkyries 82-71 on Saturday night. The Valkyrie took a 56-54 lead in the middle of the third quarter with a 10-0 run that started with a pair of 3-pointers by Tiffany Hayes but the Lynx closed with a 15-4 run to take a 69-60 lead into the fourth quarter. Minnesota pushed the lead to 78-63 on Kayla McBride’s 3-pointer with 4:16 to play. Courtney Williams scored 15 po…