Lynx’s Napheesa Collier sets WNBA All-Star scoring record, earns MVP

Endia Berger

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier sets WNBA All-Star scoring record, earns MVP image

It’s been a busy weekend in Indianapolis as WNBA All-Star festivities took over the city. On Saturday night, the spotlight belonged to Team Collier and even more so to its captain, Napheesa Collier.

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Collier led her squad to a 151-131 win over Team (Caitlin) Clark and rewrote the record books in the process. The Minnesota Lynx forward poured in 36 points on 13-of-16 from the field, breaking the previous All-Star Game scoring record of 34 set by Arike Ogunbowale in 2024.

The game featured a twist in which players could take shots from well beyond the arc on the AT&T logo for four points, with each made four-pointer earning money for charity.

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By the final buzzer, Collier had not only led her team to victory but also earned the 2025 All-Star MVP honors for her record-breaking night.

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.