Napheesa Collier's husband Alex Bazzell drops emphatic 4-word reaction after Lynx pull off unlikely win

Powered by Napheesa Collier's phenomenal performance, the Minnesota Lynx struck first in the 2024 WNBA Finals, securing a thrilling 95-93 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 1 at the Barclays Center. Following Collier's clutch showing in the Lynx's stunning comeback win, her husband Alex Bazzell shared a proud reaction, celebrating his wife's sensational individual display.

With less than five minutes left in regulation, the Lynx trailed by 15 points, and it seemed like New York was cruising toward a dominant home victory. However, the Liberty faltered, allowing the Lynx to seize the opportunity. Courtney Williams' stunning 4-point play gave Minnesota an 84-83 lead.

In the final seconds of regulation, Breanna Stewart had the chance to secure a win for the Liberty at the free-throw line but missed her second attempt, sending the game into overtime. In overtime, Napheesa Collier took control, dominating the game and sealing the victory with a decisive game-winning basket.

Collier's husband Alex Bazzell shared on X (formerly Twitter) a candid four-word reaction after witnessing the reigning Defensive Player of the Year’s dazzling performance under pressure.

"My wife is HER," Alex wrote.

Collier was a force on both ends of the court. The four-time WNBA All-Star delivered an impressive 21 points on an efficient 10-for-16 shooting. She also contributed eight rebounds and three assists.

Defensively, Collier was relentless, contesting every possession and refusing to give New York any easy baskets. She finished the game with an outstanding six blocks and three steals, showcasing her dominance on the defensive end.

Napheesa Collier determined to win her first WNBA title

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx secured their spot in the WNBA Finals after a hard-fought five-game series against the Connecticut Sun in the semi-finals. However, Collier refuses to use exhaustion as an excuse, and said she remains fully focused on capturing her first WNBA title.

"You can’t think about it. This is the Finals. No one cares if you’re tired," Collier remarked after the game when asked about the challenges of pushing through a demanding overtime match following a grueling series.

Collier will be back in action on Sunday when the Lynx take on the Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.