WNBA Dimes
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Hey! It's Cookie O'Clock! Welcome back to WNBA Dimes. I'm Brooke, your certified basketball aficionado with a twist of humor, here to break down all the thrilling action from the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Grab your snacks because this was a feast of hoops excellence!
First up, let’s dive into the All-Star Game. Team Collier set the court ablaze with a record-breaking performance, scoring 151 points against Team Clark’s 131. Yes, folks, that's the highest single-team score in All-Star history! Those experimental 4-point circles really did the trick, adding a fresh splash to the game and letting long-range shooters have a blast.
The spotlight shines brightly on Napheesa Collier from the Minnesota Lynx. She not only led the charge with an electrifying 36 points, shattering the previous All-Star scoring record, but also grabbed eight rebounds. Her stellar play snagged her the MVP honors, making her the first non-guard to do so since Maya Moore in 2018. Guess it pays to be versatile!
Skylar Diggins of the Dallas Wings was on another level, racking up the first-ever triple-double in All-Star history. With 11 points, 11 rebounds, and a dazzling 15 assists, she was like a maestro orchestrating an offensive symphony. Her performance added a new chapter to the stats book and showcased the depth of talent across league positions.
On the flip side, Team Clark’s Kelsey Mitchell put up a valiant effort with 20 points. Impressive rookie Kiki Iriafen made her mark with a double-double, only the second rookie to achieve this feat at an All-Star game. Never underestimate the power of young talent!
Now, let's chat about Friday’s 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge. The New York Liberty were in full force, with Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud stealing the show. Sabrina nailed her second career 3-Point Contest victory, racking up a jaw-dropping 30 points. She truly performs like a long-range artist painting a masterpiece!
Natasha Cloud zipped through the Skills Challenge in a blazing 36.4 seconds. Despite missing a few corner shots, she still claimed victory and a nifty $55,000 prize, adding a fun twist by dedicating it toward buying a house with her teammate Isabelle Harrison. Now that's teamwork on and off the court!
Beyond the game, the league gathered for crucial meetings on the new collective bargaining agreement. Players made a visual impact by wearing T-shirts demanding fair pay. The unity and resolve off the court are just as inspiring as the plays on it!
Finally, as the weekend wrapped up, fans weren't left out of the action. With more than 10,000 in attendance and a special outreach to youth basketball programs, the WNBA showed it's more than just a league—it's a community.
As the regular season returns on July 22, the excitement doesn't stop! With the defending champion Las Vegas Aces facing the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury hosting the Minnesota Lynx, the stage is set for more thrilling basketball narratives and intensifying playoff races.
Stay tuned to WNBA Dimes for all the buzz, game highlights, and player spotlights as we head toward what promises to be an electrifying finish to the season.
That’s all for today, folks. Until next time! Remember, keep those cookies warm and your basketball insights warmer. Catch you later!
### WNBA Dimes: July 20, 2025
#### All-Star Game Recap: Team Collier’s Historic 151–131 Win
Team Collier dominated the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday night, dispatching Team Clark, 151–131. This marked the highest single-team score in All-Star history, surpassing the previous record of 146 points set in 2023. The blowout was fueled by experimental 4-point circles, which prompted a combined 120 attempts from beyond the arc and contributed significantly to the record tally ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier shattered the All-Star Game scoring mark with 36 points, breaking Arike Ogunbowale’s 2024 record of 34, while adding eight rebounds to seal her MVP honors. Collier converted 13 of her 16 shot attempts, missing only three buckets all night ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
Skylar Diggins of the Dallas Wings delivered the first-ever triple-double in WNBA All-Star history, registering 11 points, 11 rebounds, and a record-setting 15 assists. Her assist mark eclipsed Sue Bird’s previous high and underscored the offensive showcase that defined the inning ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
Team Clark, led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 20 points, struggled to match the offensive onslaught but saw rookie Kiki Iriafen post 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench—only the second rookie ever to record an All-Star double-double after Angel Reese in 2024 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
#### 3-Point Contest & Skills Challenge: Liberty’s Weekend Sweep
Friday night’s All-Star festivities opened with New York Liberty stars sweeping the skill competitions. Sabrina Ionescu captured her second career WNBA 3-Point Contest title by scoring 30 points in the final round, tying her for the second-highest total in contest history and outpacing defending champion Allisha Gray, who scored 22 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/ionescu-cloud-carry-liberty-torch-wnba-3-point-skills-contests-2025-07-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [swishappeal.com](https://www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2025/7/19/24470348/wnba-all-star-new-york-liberty-skills-competition-sabrina-ionescu-natasha-cloud-3-point-contest?utm_source=chatgpt.com)). Ionescu’s outing included an 11-shot streak and tied Allie Quigley’s runner-up mark from previous years, reinforcing her reputation as one of the league’s elite long-range marksmen ([swishappeal.com](https://www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2025/7/19/24470348/wnba-all-star-new-york-liberty-skills-competition-sabrina-ionescu-natasha-cloud-3-point-contest?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
Earlier in the evening, Liberty veteran Natasha Cloud raced through the Skills Challenge in 36.4 seconds, beating Seattle’s Erica Wheeler by 1.1 seconds. Cloud maneuvered through the dribbling, passing, and shooting obstacle course despite missing three corner shots, securing the victory and a $55,000 prize she dedicated toward her home purchase with teammate Isabelle Harrison ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/ionescu-cloud-carry-liberty-torch-wnba-3-point-skills-contests-2025-07-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Player Milestones & League Firsts
Napheesa Collier’s MVP performance made her the first non-guard to earn All-Star MVP honors since Maya Moore in 2018, highlighting her versatility and two-way impact ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)). Skylar Diggins’ triple-double was the first in All-Star history, cementing her place in the record books and showcasing the increasing talent depth across roster positions ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
The weekend also featured significant rookie contributions: Paige Bueckers nailed the game’s first 4-pointer in her debut All-Star appearance, and Sonia Citron, despite not winning the 3-Point Contest, received a heartfelt promise from Ionescu to share her prize money for her courage as the lone rookie competitor ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
#### Off-Court: Collective Bargaining & Fan Activism
Amid the on-court spectacle, over 40 players attended a WNBA leadership meeting to discuss “transformational change” in the new collective bargaining agreement. During pregame warmups, All-Stars donned T-shirts reading “Pay Us What You Owe Us,” signaling a united front in ongoing negotiations for improved salaries and benefits ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
Fan engagement peaked with over 10,000 in attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where seven fans per ticket cost was waived for select youth basketball programs, reflecting the league’s commitment to community outreach and growth ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-all-star-game-score-takeaways-napheesa-collier-has-huge-game-as-team-collier-rolls-past-team-clark/live/)).
#### Looking Ahead
The WNBA returns to regular-season play on July 22, as teams regroup following the All-Star break. Key matchups include the defending champion Las Vegas Aces visiting the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury hosting the Minnesota Lynx. With the Commissioner's Cup stage set and All-Star momentum building, the season’s second half promises intensified playoff races and individual award pursuits ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_WNBA_season?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
Stay tuned to WNBA Dimes for continuing coverage of scores, standout performances, and off-court developments as the league charges toward its historic best-of-seven Finals later this fall.
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