Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx
· WNBA Commissioner's CupCollier's efficient 32 points sends Minnesota Lynx past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78
Reserves Natisha Hiedeman scored 14 points and Maria Kliundikova scored 11 points for the Lynx (10-1) who were handed their first loss of the season on Wednesday by the Seattle Storm, 94-84.
It was Collier's third 30-plus point effort of the season. She started the year with season-high 34 points in a win over Dallas on May 16. Collier followed that with a 33-point effort a week later against Connecticut.
Against the Sparks, however, with the game in hand, Collier sat the fourth quarter after a 13-for-16 shooting performance including 3 for 4 from 3-point range.
Collier recorded more field goals in the first quarter than Los Angeles as a team. She was 7-for-9 shooting compared to the Sparks who were 4 for 7. Minnesota led 34-15 at the end of one.
By halftime, Collier was at 10-for-12 shooting while Los Angeles overall still trailed her by shooting just 7 for 30. Minnesota led 58-26 at halftime for its highest scoring half of the season.
Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, Rickea Jackson scored 18 points, reserve Emma Cannon 14 and Dearica Hamby scored 10 and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Sparks (4-8).
Regular Season Series
MIN wins series 4-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 78 - 101 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 78 - 101 |
| 4th 18.1 |  |
Sania Feagin defensive rebound | 78 - 101 |
| 4th 22.0 |  |
Maria Kliundikova misses 13-foot jumper | 78 - 101 |
| 4th 37.2 | |
Liatu King lost ball turnover (Karlie Samuelson steals) | 78 - 101 |
Statistics
 LA |
 MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-58 | FG | 41-72 |
| 41.4 | Field Goal % | 56.9 |
| 8-15 | 3PT | 12-29 |
| 53.3 | Three Point % | 41.4 |
| 22-28 | FT | 7-10 |
| 78.6 | Free Throw % | 70.0 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 27 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 21 |
| 14 | Assists | 30 |
| 3 | Steals | 9 |
| 1 | Blocks | 10 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 21 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 29 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 14 | Fouls | 23 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 35 |
Game Information
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Attendance: 10,810 · Capacity:
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 10 | W1 | 0.77272725 | 34 |
 Las Vegas |
4 | 14 | W16 | 0.6818182 | 30 |
 Phoenix |
7 | 17 | L3 | 0.6136364 | 27 |
 Seattle |
11 | 21 | W1 | 0.52272725 | 23 |
 Golden State |
11 | 21 | L3 | 0.52272725 | 23 |
 Los Angeles |
13 | 23 | L1 | 0.47727272 | 21 |
 Dallas |
24 | 34 | W1 | 0.22727273 | 10 |
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