2024 first-round pick Alissa Pili poured in a career-high 20 points to lead a balanced offensive attack as Minnesota cruised past a short-handed Phoenix squad, who got a game-high 21 points from Kahleah Copper.
Napheesa Collier led all scorers with 29 points, six steals and two blocks to help the Minnesota Lynx start 2-0 against the Seattle Storm, who got 24 points and 11 rebounds from Nneka Ogwumike in the loss.
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Lynx star Napheesa Collier and free agent acquisition Courtney Williams scored a combined 34 points on 14/20 shooting to lead Minnesota over the Chicago Sky, whose No. 3 overall pick Kamilla Cardoso left early with a right shoulder injury.