The Minnesota Lynx seemed to remain unbeaten this season once they clashed with the struggling Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. Minnesota received its sixth straight sport when it eked previous the Phoenix Mercury 74-71 two nights in the past. The return of Napheesa Collier (calf), who sat out within the win in opposition to the Mercury, gave the Lynx a lift heading into their go to to the Bay Area.
Minnesota constructed an honest lead early, however the residence workforce responded to path by 27-23 after the primary quarter. The well-rested Collier delivered 10 factors, three rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes to steer the Lynx. Golden State stored up behind Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton, who mixed for 13 factors and three assists.
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries participant stats and field rating
Minnesota Lynx participant stats and field rating
Player
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
FG
3-PT FG
FT
+/-
Bridget Carleton
5
Alanna Smith
0
Napheesa Collier
10
Kayla McBride
2
Courtney Williams
7
Karlie Samuelson
3
Jessica Shepard
0
Natisha Hiedeman
0
Golden State Valkyries participant stats and field rating
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