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Alanna Smith's Minnesota first to win 10 games
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Australian Alanna Smith #8 of the Minnesota Lynx. Photo: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
Highlights
Napheesa Collier's 32-point performance secures Minnesota Lynx's 10th win of the 2025 season
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Australian centre Alanna Smith's Minnesota Lynx are rolling. The Lynx (10-1) dominated the Los Angeles Sparks (4-8) 101-78 at Target Center in Minnesota on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Napheesa Collier's 32-point masterclass led the way as the Lynx maintained their position at the top of the standings.
Smith played 22 minutes, finishing with three points, three rebounds, two assists, and three blocks. She is anchoring the Lynx defense.
Key Details
- Result: Minnesota Lynx 101 def. Los Angeles Sparks 78
- When: June 15, 2025
- Where: Target Center, Minnesota
- Standings: Minnesota Lynx (#2) | Los Angeles Sparks (#9)
By the Numbers
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota) starred with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes.
- Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles) scored 20 points, and had three rebounds, four assists in 33 minutes.
What Happened
Minnesota established complete control from the opening tip, building a commanding 34-15 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 58-26 by halftime. The Lynx showcased their offensive firepower early, connecting on seven three-pointers in the first half while limiting the Sparks to just 26 points through two quarters.
Los Angeles showed signs of life after the break, outscoring Minnesota 25-20 in the third quarter and 27-23 in the fourth. Kelsey Plum found her rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 of her 20 points after halftime, but the deficit proved too large to overcome as the Lynx maintained at least a 20-point cushion throughout most of the contest.
Napheesa Collier delivered one of her most efficient performances of the season, shooting an outstanding 13-from-16 from the field, including 3-from-4 from beyond the arc. Her dominance extended to both ends of the court, contributing eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in a complete performance. Courtney Williams provided a stellar supporting role with 17 points on 6-from-10 shooting, including 3-from-4 from deep.
The Lynx's superior efficiency made the difference as they shot an exceptional 56.9 per cent from the field (41-from-72) compared to the Sparks' 41.4 per cent (24-from-58). Minnesota's ball movement was equally impressive, recording 30 assists to Los Angeles' 14, with five players contributing at least three assists. The Lynx also dominated defensively with 10 blocks and nine steals, disrupting the Sparks' offensive rhythm throughout the game.
With this victory, Minnesota improved to 10-1 overall and remained perfect at home with a 5-0 record. The win solidified their position near the top of the WNBA standings, while Los Angeles dropped to 4-8, continuing their struggle to find consistency this season.
