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Minnesota Lynx @ Golden State Valkyries
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Game Nuggets
- Napheesa Collier led all players with 24 PTS (7 REB, 4 AST) for Minnesota Lynx. Napheesa Collier →
- Decided by a single point — Minnesota Lynx edged Golden State Valkyries. Minnesota Lynx →
- Minnesota Lynx came in 3-2 over their previous 5 games. Minnesota Lynx →
- Meeting 6 of the season between these teams — Minnesota Lynx was 5-0 in the series before tip-off. Minnesota Lynx →
- A 2025 playoff game. 2025 bracket →
Box Score
Minnesota Lynx
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Alanna Smith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| Napheesa Collier | 24 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| Kayla McBride | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| Courtney Williams | 6 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Jessica Shepard | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Janelle Salaun | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Iliana Rupert | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| Kaila Charles | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Veronica Burton | 13 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
| Monique Billings | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Kate Martin | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Carla Leite | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 31-67 | 8-28 | 5-10 | 29 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 28-64 | 11-22 | 7-9 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 12 |