Collier Drops a Record and Sparks Star Power at WNBA All-Star Game

The lights were bright at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Napheesa Collier soared to MVP status, dropping a dazzling 36 points to lead Team Collier over Team Clark, 151-131, in a game that rewrote the All-Star record books. With defenses taking the night off, Collier shot the lights out and added her name to history, breaking the previous single-game record and igniting chants of support from the home crowd.

Team Collier’s offensive fireworks included a barrage of deep 4-point shots, as both teams combined for 20 makes from the bonus stripe — added to spice up the weekend. Fans were treated to a spectacle of fast breaks, rookie debuts, and creative rule tweaks that made this exhibition anything but ordinary.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell, stepping into the starting lineup in place of the injured Caitlin Clark, gave the home fans plenty to cheer for. Meanwhile, Clark still played a pivotal role as an ambassador for the event, rallying her squad from the sidelines despite being sidelined with a groin injury. With fresh rules, bold messages on warm-up shirts, and players sending a clear call for equity, this All-Star game was more than just buckets — it was a statement wrapped in style.