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Kent Youngblood

Collier — only 10½ weeks after having a baby — helps Lynx defeat Dream

MINNEAPOLIS — When Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve learned that Aerial Powers' knee would keep her out of Sunday's game with Atlanta at Target Center, plans for Napheesa Collier got moved up.

Just 10½ weeks after giving birth to daughter Mila, with just one full practice with the team under her belt, Collier made her first start of the season in Minnesota's 81-71 victory over the Dream.

Playing in small spurts, Collier finished with six points and two rebounds.

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