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.
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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.