This one the best game the Minnesota Lynx played all season. You can pick from anywhere you want whether it was Napheesa’s Career Night, Dorka’s 1st Career Double Double, or The Return of Diamond Miller. The Lynx needed this game in the worst way and made the best of playing in front of the home crowd tonight.
The Minnesota Lynx were down Aerial Powers, Tiffany Mitchell, and Jessica Shephard but that didn’t stop them at all. This was a huge step in the team coming back together healthy as Diamond Miller came back and made her presence known ASAP. From the top Diamond was able to bring that competitive edge and fire that this team truly needed.
Diamond was able to showcase her quickness and her defensive presence just like she didn’t miss a beat. The Lynx needed Diamond and she came back and gave her all as she finished with 18 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Even with the return of Diamond Miller it was all about Napheesa Collier tonight. The captain came out and made it clear that she was the best player on the court tonight. It didn’t matter what the Storm did tonight while guarding Collier she was hitting fadeaway jumpers, one legged shots, and even the 3 point shot.
When Napheesa plays aggressive like she did tonight no one can stop her and her offense has only gotten better. Collier scored a career high 33 points with 10 rebounds. If it wasn’t known before tonight it should be that Napheesa Collier is a true leader and she can get buckets when she wants. Collier deserves to be on the All Star and let the whole WNBA know that tonight.
The Lynx were able to get the win in this game but it came with locking down Jewell Lloyd. This was a well balanced attack from the Lynx as they finished with all five starters in double figures. If the Lynx can keep this going while the other players are coming back from their injuries anything is possible.
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