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3w ago

Lynx Stifle Valkyries in 82-71 Win at Target Center

Napheesa Collier’s 22 points helped Minnesota extend its league-leading start despite Lynx guard Karlie Samuelson missing the season, Valkyries forward Carla Leite sitting out the game.

Kate Martin #20 of the Golden State Valkyries goes for a layup in the second half of a WNBA Commissioner's Cup Game against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on June 1, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • Minnesota’s league-leading defense limited the Valkyries to 71 points and has yielded just 74.1 points per game this season.
  • Napheesa Collier scored 22 points to power the Lynx to their 15th win, extending their early-season surge to 15-2.
  • The Valkyries were hampered by the absence of forward Carla Leite, who sat out with a back injury.
  • Karlie Samuelson will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a left foot injury sustained June 29.
  • Broad national and streaming coverage of the matchup reflected the WNBA’s expanding media presence.