Collier’s crew includes rangy initiator Kayla McBride, 3-and-D specialist Alanna Smith and two-way trash-talker Courtney Williams. The collective is smart with its fouls and has been limiting turnovers. The Lynx are also an astounding 21-4 in their last 25 home games.

The Lynx will get the opportunity to defend their Commissioner's Cup championship after taking down the Aces 76-62 in dominant fashion on Tuesday, but there's concern about star forward Napheesa Collier's health after she left the game with a back injury.