The New York Liberty were the best team in the WNBA this year, but there was one squad that was the closest thing to a thorn in their side: the Minnesota Lynx, the only group to beat them multiple times this season.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for star forward Napheesa Collier, highlighting her consistency and work ethic as what sets her apart in the WNBA. Following the Lynx’s 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday,