Napheesa Collier scored a record 36 points to help her team beat Team Clark 151-131 in the WNBA All-Star Game, which was devoid of defence and full of 4-point shots on Saturday night.
Team Clark 131-151 Team Collier, WNBA All-Star Game: Napheesa Sets Record With 36 Points In Win
The 151 points scored by Team Collier broke the mark put up by Team Stewart of 143 in 2023 for the most in a WNBA All-Star Game. Napheesa Collier’s point total broke Arike Ogunbowale’s previous record of 34 points scored last year
This record offensive effort came a year after the league's annual exhibition game was a competitive contest that pitted the U.S Olympic team against WNBA All-Stars.
Captain Caitlin Clark was unable to play for her team because of a groin injury she suffered earlier this week. She still served as ambassador for the weekend.
Known for her deep logo 3-pointers, Clark would have loved a chance at the 4-point shot that was added to this game, which was 28-feet from the basket.
Skylar Diggins had 11 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists to become the first player to record a triple-double in the All-Star Game.
Both teams took advantage of the deep shot en route to the record-setting offensive night.
The 151 points scored by Team Collier broke the mark put up by Team Stewart of 143 in 2023 for the most in an All-Star Game. Collier’s point total broke Arike Ogunbowale’s previous record of 34 points scored last year.
The combined total of 282 also surpassed the previous high total of 270 set in 2023.
The game also featured rookies Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen making up the largest rookie contingent at the game since 2011. Citron and Iriafen were on Team Clark, and Bueckers was a starter for Collier’s team.
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