
Napheesa Collier to make 2022 debut after birth of daughter
Collier will return to the court with the Lynx for the first time since May.
Seattle powered past the Dream 86-75 Friday night, two days after beating the team 95-71.
The Storm collectively shot 50 percent from the field to overpower the Dream’s defense. Breanna Stewart helped Seattle on the boards, collecting a season-high 13 rebounds. Stewart put up 18 points as well to secure her fifth double-double of the season.
Jewell Loyd led the Storm in scoring with 20 points, shooting 57.1 percent from the field.
Gold Mamba putting on a SHOW! 😤@jewellloyd x #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/GjAOXWbwTR
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) June 12, 2021
Seattle struggled to contain Courtney Williams, who put up 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Dream. A late 13-point surge from Lloyd and Stewart, however, held off any Atlanta momentum.
The Storm are now 9-2 on the season, while the Dream fell to 4-6.
Collier will return to the court with the Lynx for the first time since May.
The Storm presented Bird with a custom ring in front of a sold-out crowd.
Ionescu made history during the Liberty's game against the Phoenix Mercury.
Laney logged seven points and four rebounds in her return.
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