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Napheesa Collier Returns as WNBA Playoff Race Heats Up

8/25/2025

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Napheesa Collier will return to the Minnesota Lynx after missing seven games with an ankle sprain, affecting the MVP race.
Collier leads the league in scoring at 23.5 points per game, alongside strong contenders A'ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas.
The WNBA has achieved record attendance this season, exceeding 2.5 million fans due to heightened interest in women's basketball.
The Lynx have secured a playoff spot, while the Aces, led by Wilson, are on a 10-game winning streak.

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Story summary

Napheesa Collier will return to the Minnesota Lynx after missing seven games with an ankle sprain, affecting the MVP race.
Collier leads the league in scoring at 23.5 points per game, alongside strong contenders A'ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas.
The WNBA has achieved record attendance this season, exceeding 2.5 million fans due to heightened interest in women's basketball.
The Lynx have secured a playoff spot, while the Aces, led by Wilson, are on a 10-game winning streak.