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Lynx overpower Valkyries with second-half surge to stay unbeaten

Minnesota improved to 7-0 with a dominant 27-5 run, determined to eliminate early-game lapses

Golden State Valkyries’ Veronica Burton (22) takes a shot against Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier (24) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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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.