Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx made an improbable comeback on Thursday night in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, defeating the New York Liberty in overtime by a final score of 95-93.

Minnesota trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half and faced an 81-66 deficit with five minutes left in regulation. The Lynx were able to force overtime by ending the fourth quarter on an 18–3 run, including a four-point play by Courtney Williams that gave the team a one-point lead.

Minnesota’s advantage was short-lived as two-time MVP Breanna Stewart was fouled just before the final buzzer sounded. However, she was only able to make one of her two free throw attempts, resulting in overtime.

Both teams traded baskets in the extra five minutes before Collier connected on a fadeaway jumper to give the Lynx a two-point lead with about eight seconds left in the game. A potential tying goal from Stewart didn’t materialize as the buzzer sounded, giving Minnesota a 1-0 lead.

Collier finished with 21 points and eight rebounds on 10-16 shooting. She was also dominant on the defensive end of the floor, with six blocks and three steals.

Williams finished the game with a team-high 23 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists.

Minnesota was extremely efficient as a team, shooting 51 percent from the field and 41 percent from three.

Fans, players and pundits alike were amazed by both Collier and the comeback victory.