What happened: The total report/article/napheesa-collier-scores-10-in-first-quarter-for-lynx-2026-09-20">Napheesa Collier</a> on the league's two-game playoff scoring list. Collier's 80-point stretch remains the only higher mark.

Why it matters: A scoring run packed into two playoff games can swing an entire series, especially once late-game possessions start funneling through one primary scorer. The mark also puts Arike's current surge in direct historical company, raising the stakes on every next postseason outing.

What to watch: The next playoff game will show whether the streak extends beyond a two-game spike. Another big scoring night would keep the chase for the top spot alive deeper into the bracket.