In a shocking turn of events, the Minnesota Lynx pulled off a major upset against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 82-66 without star player Napheesa Collier. The real MVP of the game? Crystal McBride, who scored a whopping 15 of her 29 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
When asked about her incredible performance, McBride simply shrugged and said, “I guess I was just feeling extra spicy tonight. Maybe I had a little too much hot sauce on my pre-game meal, who knows?”
The absence of Collier, who was reportedly out with a case of “mysterious cheeseburger-induced stomach cramps,” didn’t seem to faze the Lynx. Coach Cheryl Reeve was quoted as saying, “We knew we had to step up in Napheesa’s absence. Plus, we had a secret weapon up our sleeves – our mascot, Larry the Llama. He really knows how to motivate the team with his llama dance moves.”
The Sparks, on the other hand, seemed baffled by their defeat. Coach Derek Fisher was overheard muttering, “I can’t believe we lost to a team without their star player. Maybe we should have tried recruiting that llama.”
In a post-game interview, Lynx player Sylvia Fowles couldn’t contain her excitement. “I think we really proved ourselves tonight. We may not have Collier, but we’ve got heart. And llamas. Lots of llamas.”
As for McBride, she’s already looking ahead to the next game. “I’m just gonna keep doing my thing. Maybe I’ll try eating a whole pizza before the game next time. Who knows what kind of magic that could unleash.”
With their unexpected win, the Lynx have sent shockwaves through the WNBA. Who knew that the key to victory was a stomach full of hot sauce and a dancing llama? One thing’s for sure – the Lynx are a force to be reckoned with, with or without their star player.
