The Minnesota Lynx forward, Napheesa Collier had one of the best WNBA seasons in her career as of 2024. She led the Lynx to second seed in the regular season and dismantled the Phoenix Mercury in round one of the 2024 Playoffs. In the second round, the Lynx faces the Connecticut Sun who are known for their tough defense. However, the Lynx scored 100+ points in both matches against the Mercury and would be the favorites to qualify for the WNBA Finals.
In the 2024 season, Collier averaged 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 49.2% from the field. She was fifth in points per game, third in rebounds per game, second in steals per game and eighth in blocks per game. After delivering one of the best two-way seasons in the WNBA, Collier made the All-WNBA first team, was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year and was a runner-up in the MVP race.
Napheesa Collier Playoffs Appearances
As of September 2024, Napheesa Collier has made the playoffs five times and has 11 playoff appearances. Since being drafted, Collier only missed the 2022 playoffs due to a season-ending injury at the start of the regular season.
| Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2024 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2023 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2021 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2020 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2019 |
Below is the table listing Napheesa Collier’s career-high across multiple stats:
| Category | Against | Series |
| Points | 42 against the Phoenix Mercury | Game 2 Round 1 2024 |
| Rebounds | 15 against the Seattle Storm | Game 3 Semifinals 2020 |
| Assists | 6 against the Phoenix Mercury | Round 2 2020 |
| Steals | 3 against the Chicago Sky | Round 1 2021 |
| Blocks | 6 against the Seattle Storm | Game 1 Semifinals 2020 |
| Field-goals made | 14 against the Phoenix Mercury | Game 2 Round 1 2024 |
| Three-pointers made | 4 against the Seattle Storm | Game 1 Semifinals 2020 |
*Data up to Game 2 of 2024 Playoffs
What is Napheesa Collier Playoffs Win-Loss Record?
As of September 26, 2024, Napheesa Collier has played 11 games in the playoffs, winning four. She has played all 11 games in the playoffs for the Minnesota Lynx and has a 4-7 record.
So far in the 2024 playoffs, Collier leads the Lynx in points and blocks per game. She is averaging 40.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. She is also the first player in WNBA’s history to average 40.0 points per game in a playoffs series. The Lynx forward is also the second after Maya Moore to record a 40/4/4 game in the playoffs after recording 42 points, five rebounds and four assists against the Phoenix Mercury in game 2. (All data up to game 2 of Mercury vs Lynx).
(As of September 26, 2024, Lynx defeated the Mercury 2-0).
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2024 Round 1 | Defeats Phoenix Mercury 2-0 | 80 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2023 Round 1 | Loses to Connecticut Sun 1-2 | 71 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2021 Round 2 | Loses to Chicago Sky* | 8 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2020 Semi Finals | Loses to Seattle Storm 1-2 | 59 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2020 Round 2 | Defeats Phoenix Mercury* | 7 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2019 Round 1 | Loses to Seattle Storm* | 19 |
* Single elimination game
FAQ's On Napheesa Collier Playoffs History
A. Napheesa Collier averaged 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 49.2% from the field.
A. Minnesota Lynx will face the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals of the 2024 Playoffs.
A. Napheesa Collier became the first player in WNBA's history to average 40 points per game in a playoffs series. She averaged 40.0 points per game against the Phoenix Mercury in the Round 1 of the 2024 Playoffs.
A. Napheesa Collier plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
