Napheesa Collier put on a show, scoring a career-high 33 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to propel the Minnesota Lynx to a 104-93 win over the Seattle Storm. Diamond Miller, returning from injury, added 18 points in a triumphant comeback.
The Lynx dominated the fourth quarter, sinking their first six shots in a decisive 14-5 run that extended their lead to 94-79. Seattle attempted a late comeback, but Miller's clutch jumper with 36.3 seconds remaining sealed the victory for Minnesota.
Collier's dominant second-half performance, with 24 points, helped the Lynx surpass the 100-point mark for the first time this season. Kayla McBride matched Miller's 18 points, contributing to the Lynx's offensive explosion. Rookie Dorka Juhasz achieved her first double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, further bolstering the Lynx's efforts. Miller's efficient 8-of-13 shooting in 31 minutes marked a successful return from her ankle injury.
The Lynx set a season-high for points in a half, scoring 53 in the first 20 minutes.
For the Storm, Ezi Magbegor and Sami Whitcomb both tallied 20 points. Jewell Loyd and Ivana Dojkic each contributed 14 points. Whitcomb's sharp shooting accounted for six of Seattle's 13 successful 3-point attempts.
