Lynx's Jessica Shepard records fastest triple-double in WNBA history
A'ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces on a nine-game winning streak, averaging 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier recovers from an ankle sprain.
- This week, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson produced dominant performances, intensifying the MVP race as Napheesa Collier remains sidelined after missing five straight games.
- Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx, has been sidelined since her right ankle sprain, missing five games after emerging as a leading candidate for the MVP award.
- Across this stretch, A'ja Wilson is averaging 26.0 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game, fueling the Las Vegas Aces' nine-game winning streak and earning two WNBA Player of the Week awards.
- WNBA analyst Ros Gold-Onwude noted A'ja Wilson is 'putting pressure' on the MVP case as Caesars Sportsbook odds show Collier leading but Wilson closing in.
- An MRI confirmed Napheesa Collier avoided a serious injury, and the Minnesota Lynx say they are taking precautions as she nears a return after nearly three weeks, potentially reshaping the MVP race.
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Shepard’s triple-double leads Lynx to 95-90 win over Fever
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 29 points, Jessica Shepard got the second triple-double in franchise history, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 95-90 on Friday night.


Jessica Shepard’s historic triple-double leads Lynx past Fever
Jessica Shepard had the second triple-double in team history, and the Lynx used a dominant third quarter for a 95-90 win on Friday at Indiana. Kayla McBride tied a season high with 29 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 17 off the bench and Minnesota ended a two-game skid. Playing all 40 minutes, Shepard finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, including 11 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in the first half. She was 10 for 11 from the…
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