Collier in Minnesota

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More follow up on the Lynx

Three Observations From The Lynx's Win Over The Aces - Minnesota Lynx

This analysis is to the point.

At the center of this transformation sit Napheesa Collier and Danielle Robinson who have both come on extremely strong in the last few games. Robinson scored 23—a Lynx career high for her—and Collier added 23 of her own. While it wasn’t expected coming into the season, Collier scoring 20+ points is no longer a surprise. She is so strong inside that she can easily dominant small forwards in the post, and her outside shooting has only improved as the season has gone on. The biggest difference in Collier lately is her being able to put the two together and drive the ball into the paint from the perimeter. That was always going to be the last thing to come as she transitioned to the three from the four spot she played in college, but now that she has added that element to her game it has brought out a whole new side of Minnesota’s offensive attack.

 

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[DeeHusky]

I think this woman can be league mvp in the next few years given the right situation

 

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Maya never had a Player of the week freshman year? That is surprising.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Some people thought that Pheesa's game didn't translate to the next level. They said she's too small to play the 4 and not a good enough shooter to play the 3. But she out-runs and out-works the opponent. She scores inside because she moves and gets just enough space to get her shot off. She does what she need to do to be successful. I'm not surprised.

 

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Pheesa pre game mini-interview.

I like her attitude expressed multiple times how much more comfortable she feels when seeing a team for a 2nd or 3rd time.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Bit of a dilemma for UConn fans today. Do they pull for Minnesotra and Collier, or Chicago and their trio of Huskies? Or just root for all the UConn alums and never mind the scoreboard?

Minny trying to pass Seattle for the #6 seed, and Chicago could be anywhere between 3-5 depending on various games.

 

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Sky @ Lynx - 8/27/19
Minneapolis, MN - 8:00 PM ET
TV: None

ESPN stream:

Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx 8/27/19 - Stream the Game Live - Watch ESPN

Stream the WNBA Game Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx live from %{channel} on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

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Game page:

Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx - WNBA Game Summary - August 27, 2019 | WNBA

Check the game summary of the Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball game on August 27, 2019.

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ESPN Gamecast:

Lynx 93-85 Sky (Aug 27, 2019) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky WNBA game, final score 93-85, from August 27, 2019 on ESPN.

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51-42 MIN at the half

 

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70-68 CHI end of third

Collier 13 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

 

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Collier stuffs Samuelson. That'll be one for the storybooks.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Phee stuffing Lou... oh, the pain!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I understand the Lynx wanted to pound the inside, but I was surprised how they used Pheesa in the 4th quarter - go over to the far corner and stand there. The 4th was generally pretty ugly.

 

[DaBball]

I understand the Lynx wanted to pound the inside, but I was surprised how they used Pheesa in the 4th quarter - go over to the far corner and stand there. The 4th was generally pretty ugly.

Worked pretty well for them though. They outscored Chicago 25-15 (the most they won a quarter by) and it was their second highest scoring quarter.

 

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Collier stuffs Samuelson. That'll be one for the storybooks.

The Lynx social media has the replay.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

When I saw Collier play as a junior in high school I thought she looked like a future pro. Glad to know I got something right.

She made two plays tonight that only a select few pros make: a fadeaway jumper after contact, and a step-through, up-and-under off the dribble for a basket.

Video - WNBA.com

Napheesa Collier with 19 Points vs. Chicago Sky

www.wnba.com

 

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Gratuitous picture.

 

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Not only was the block fun to watch but came at a critical time of the game with the Lynx up 77-75 and Lou going in for the tie.

Surprised Lou did not playfully horse collar Phessa and give her a Nuggy. after that.

Sylvia Fowles’ Season High Leads Lynx To Victory, Ninth Straight Playoff Appearance - Minnesota Lynx


'The highlight of the night was a chase-down block by Collier on her best friend Katie Lou Samuelson halfway through the fourth quarter. That block got the crowd going before a Sims three lit them on fire'

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Best argument for ROY:

 

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Best argument for ROY:

Also a few more Napheesa compliments (unsolicited) at 4:14 mark.

The reporter has to work on his pronunciation of Naphessa (not Napheesha )

 

[MSGRET]

Also a few more Napheesa compliments (unsolicited) at 4:14 mark.

The reporter has to work on his pronunciation of Naphessa (not Napheesha )

They must of heard it from the student section where they would scream PHEEEEEEEEEEEESA after she would block the other teams shot.

 

[eebmg]

They must of heard it from the student section where they would scream PHEEEEEEEEEEEESA after she would block the other teams shot.

A few Geno PHEESA moments would clear things up for the reporter.

 

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