Napheesa Collier had a remarkable performance in the WNBA playoff game, scoring 42 points to tie a playoff record for points in a single game. Her outstanding performance led the Minnesota Lynx to a 101-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night.
Collier’s 42-point game tied the likes of Breanna Stewart and Angel McCoughtry for the playoff record when she made a free throw with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter. She only missed two free throws out of 14 attempts throughout the game. Collier was substituted out of the game with 58.3 seconds left, leaving a lasting impact with her record-tying performance.
In Game 1, Collier had already showcased her scoring abilities by putting up a career-high 38 points. With this outstanding feat in Game 2, she became the first player in WNBA history to score 38 or more points in consecutive playoff games. Additionally, Collier set a new WNBA record for the most points (80) scored in the first two games of a playoff series, showcasing her dominance and scoring prowess.
The Minnesota Lynx are now set to face the Connecticut Sun next on Sunday. Connecticut secured their spot in the semifinals for the sixth consecutive time after defeating Indiana 87-81 earlier on Wednesday. The upcoming matchup between Minnesota and Connecticut promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams look to advance further in the playoffs.