Overview

• Napheesa Collier returned from a knee injury to lead Minnesota with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
• Minnesota outscored Golden State 27-5 over a 12-minute stretch spanning the third and fourth quarters to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a 22-point cushion.
• Courtney Williams added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Lynx capitalized on improved second-half defense.
• The expansion Valkyries grabbed a 52-51 halftime lead behind career-high 14 points from Kate Martin but managed just 23 points after intermission.
• Despite their 7-0 start in Commissioner's Cup play, Minnesota voiced dissatisfaction with their first-half inconsistency and highlighted consistency as a priority moving forward.