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. 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. In the 2024 WNBA Finals, Collier became the first player in history to record 20+ points, 8+ rebounds, 6+ blocks, and 3+ steals stat line in a playoff game.
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Napheesa Collier Playoffs Appearances
As of January 2025, Napheesa Collier has made the playoffs five times and has 21 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 |
What is Napheesa Collier's playoff win-loss Record?
As of January 2025, Napheesa Collier has played 21 games in the playoffs, winning 9. She has played all 21 games in the playoffs for the Minnesota Lynx and has a 9-12 record.
In the 2024 WNBA playoffs, Napheesa Collier had a historic 2024 WNBA playoff run. In Round 1 Game 1 against the Phoenix Mercury, Phee scored 38 points and became the second Lynx player after Maya Moore with multiple 30+ point playoff games. In Game 2, she scored 42 points, tying the WNBA playoffs single-game scoring record while setting a record for most points (80) in the first two playoff games. She also became the first WNBA player with 35+ points in consecutive playoff games. Then in Game 5 of the semifinals against Connecticut Sun, Collier became the first to post 25+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight playoff games.
During the 2024 WNBA finals Game 1, Collier became the first to record 20+ points, 8+ rebounds, 6+ blocks, and 3+ steals in a playoff game. In Game 3, she broke Diana Taurasi's postseason scoring record. By the end of the 2024 finals, Collier led the playoffs in points (285), rebounds (107), steals (25), and blocks (23). Collier also broke Tamika Catchings' record for total postseason steals and blocks, achieving a combined 48.
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2024 Finals | Lost to New York Liberty 2-3 | 95 |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | 2024 Semi-Finals | Defeats Phoenix Mercury 3-2 | 110 |
| 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 |
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FAQ's On Napheesa Collier
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. Yes, Napheesa Collier is a 4-time WNBA All-Star as of January 2025.
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.
