Napheesa Collier Stats Tonight: MVP candidate leads Minnesota Lynx to victory in electrifying game against Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever

MVP contender Napheesa Collier delivered a dominant performance during the Minnesota Lynx's 99-88 road victory over the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday. Although Collier had a quiet start, the 27-year-old gradually found her rhythm, sparking a Lynx comeback.

By halftime, Collier had posted 14 points, six rebounds and one assist, with Minnesota trailing 50-45. She scored eight of her first-half points in the opening quarter, followed by six more in the second, as the two-time Olympic gold medalist began to take control of the game.

Napheesa Collier in the second half

Collier emerged from the halftime break revitalized, taking control of the third quarter as Minnesota erased their five-point deficit and built a 12-point lead. The four-time WNBA All-Star added nine points in the period, along with two more rebounds, further strengthening her impact on the game.

The Lynx entered the fourth quarter with a 74-62 lead, and Collier added three points in the final period to help secure a remarkable road comeback victory. The MVP contender capped off the game with a double-double, delivering an impressive performance.

She tallied 26 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, and was nearly perfect from the free throw line, hitting 9-of-10. In addition to her scoring, Collier grabbed 10 rebounds, handed out two assists, and contributed two steals and two blocks in 37:08 minutes of play.

Napheesa Collier's stats against Indiana Fever:

PTS	FG	3-PT FG	FT	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-
26	8-17	1-4	9-10	10	2	2	2	1	+12

Fans hail Napheesa Collier

Basketball fans praised Napheesa Collier after she delivered yet another stellar performance this season. One fan candidly lauded Collier, describing her as "fearless":

"Love her game. Seeing her play is amazing. She's fearless our there."

"I’m an Indiana fan. But this chic is bad ass. She really good," commented another fan.

One fan dropped a huge prediction after watching Collier's latest masterclass on the basketball court:

"I think Phee is going to lead her team to victory for the championship this year."

A fan offered an interesting take, suggesting that Collier would receive more recognition if she weren’t playing in the same era as A'ja Wilson:

"Talk about being a phenomenal player, with the misfortune of playing the same time as A'ja."

With the win, the Lynx improved to a 25-9 record, further solidifying their position atop the Western Conference standings.