Smith stuffs stat sheet in dominate 16-point win

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Australian Opals centre Alanna Smith's Minnesota Lynx (9-0) dominated Dallas Wings (1-9) 81-65 at College Park Center on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Smith's all-round contribution helped maintain the Lynx's perfect season start. She had four points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and FOUR blocks in 32 minutes. She was +25 in 32 minutes.

Key Details

• Result: Minnesota Lynx 81 def. Dallas Wings 65
• When: June 9, 2025
• Where: College Park Center, Dallas
• Standings: Minnesota Lynx (#1) | Dallas Wings (#11)

By the Numbers

• Napheesa Collier (Minnesota) starred with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and three blocks in 37 minutes.
• Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas) scored 26 points, and had five rebounds, six assists, and two blocks in 40 minutes.

What Happened

The Lynx took control early with a dominant first quarter, outscoring the Wings 24-14 behind Napheesa Collier's aggressive start. Minnesota maintained their advantage into halftime with a 46-39 lead, as Kayla McBride found her shooting rhythm from beyond the arc.

Dallas made their move in the third quarter, holding the Lynx to just 11 points while scoring 17 of their own to trim the deficit to 57-56 entering the final period. However, Minnesota responded emphatically, crushing the Wings' hopes with a decisive 24-9 fourth-quarter performance to secure the 16-point victory.

With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, McBride hit back-to-back three-pointers to push the Lynx lead to 15 points, effectively sealing the game. Australian Alanna Smith made her presence felt with a key block on Ogunbowale with three minutes left, preserving Minnesota's comfortable margin.

Smith finished with a complete performance of four points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and four blocks in 32 minutes. Despite her 2-from-9 shooting, her defensive impact and playmaking were crucial to the Lynx victory, demonstrated by her team-leading +25 plus-minus rating.

The Lynx showcased their defensive prowess, recording 12 steals and 11 blocks while forcing 15 Dallas turnovers. Minnesota's efficiency was evident in their 43.3 percent shooting (29-from-67) compared to Dallas' dismal 29.2 percent (19-from-65). The Lynx were particularly lethal from three-point range, connecting on 13-from-31 attempts (41.9 percent) with McBride hitting six triples.

Minnesota's eighth consecutive win solidifies their position atop the WNBA standings with a perfect 9-0 record. The struggling Wings fell to 1-9, continuing their disappointing start to the season as they remain rooted near the bottom of the league.