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Collier’s Return and Lynx Challenges Seal 96-92 Overtime Win Over Dream

Her 26-point return sparked Minnesota’s win thanks to decisive video challenges followed by McBride’s late free throws.

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Overview

  • Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in her first game back from a bulging disk, leading Minnesota’s offense.
  • Kayla McBride contributed 18 points and knocked down four free throws in the final 17.5 seconds to push her past 5,000 career points.
  • The Lynx overturned two foul calls in the last minute of overtime using the WNBA’s video-review challenge system.
  • A severe weather delay halted play for eight minutes in the second quarter before Atlanta rallied late to force overtime.
  • Minnesota improved to 13-2 with the road victory while the Dream fell to 10-6, ending their six-game home winning streak.