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Tim Capurso

WNBA Fans Loved Nike Basketball's Clever Analogy After Lynx's Win Over Sun

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Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams and forward Napheesa Collier celebrate their team's win after Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Semifinals against the Connecticut Sun at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Lynx are WNBA Finals-bound after an 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night at the Target Center. The Lynx were powered by 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, who, with her 27 points and 11 rebounds, became the first WNBA player to ever record 25-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in three straight playoff games.

Nike Basketball, with whom Collier collaborates on sneakers, took notice of the performance and posted on X (formerly Twitter) to join the conversation after the game.

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