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Minnesota Lynx star and WNBA MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to questionable for the team's game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. Collier has not played since Aug. 2 due to a sprained right ankle and had an initial recovery timeline of at least two weeks.
The Aces started August with a 53-point loss to Minnesota but have ridden a seven-game winning streak up to No. 2 in the Power Rankings following wins over New York, Phoenix and Dallas -- and could soon be second in league standings. A'ja Wilson has averaged 26.1 points and 13.3 rebounds over their win streak to find herself in the MVP race again.
In the loss to the Aces, Brittney Griner was passed by A’ja Wilson for the most games in WNBA history with over 30 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. After the announcement was made by the WNBA, the Dream star’s wife, Cherelle Griner, took to social media, sending a message to Wilson.
The Las Vegas Aces scored their 8th straight victory against the Atlanta Dream, setting sight on a championship run.
Real or Not: Washington won't make the playoffs but will help determine the top four. Relying on rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen and with a new coaching staff led by Sydney Johnson, the Mystics were never expected to contend this season. The fact that they're still even in the playoff hunt is a win for the franchise.
Brittney Griner has emerged as a star for the Atlanta Dream in her first season with the team, playing under head coach Karl Smesko. Atlanta has played their way into the WNBA title conversation, joining several other top teams in the league, such as the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty.
A huge night of WNBA action is set for Thursday, Aug. 21, as the New York Liberty (the No. 2 seed), Atlanta Dream (the No. 3 seed), Minnesota Lynx (the No. 1 se
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