Napheesa Collier scored 34 points to outshine the WNBA debut of Paige Bueckers, who had 10 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 99-84 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.

Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, spoiling the WNBA debut of fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers and leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 victory over the Dallas Wings in the season opener for both teams.

The four-time WNBA All-Star and reigning Defensive Player of the Year explained that for her, individual awards are secondary to making sure her team is doing all it can to win. Her philosophy is clear: if she focuses on winning, individual recognition should follow.