MIAMI — Napheesa Collier allowed herself a few moments during the player introductions Friday night before Unrivaled’s first game to take it all in.
The blue-and-purple lights illuminating the runway leading to center court, where some players struck a pose before heading toward their team’s side of the scorer’s table.
“The fanfare around it is really exciting,” Collier said. “ once the ball goes up, I just focus on the game.” Napheesa Collier controls the ball during the first half against the Mist at The Mediapro Studio on January 17, 2025, in Medley, Florida.Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend sends message to UNC doubters in new photo
Skylar Diggins-Smith knocked in the first game-winning bucket — a 3 over Carrington that sent the sold-out crowd of 870 fans into a frenzy. Mist’s Jewell Loyd aims to score against Lunar Owls Shakira Austin, center, during the first half during the inaugural Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Medley, Fla.Unrivaled is playing the full length of the court — albeit a condensed version compared to the WNBA’s hardwood.
“It forces you to play hard,” said Rhyne Howard, who led the Vinyl to a 79-73 win against the Rose in the second game with 33 points. “Eleven points can come and go just that quick and so instead of having time, teams are fighting to get to that really quick.” Rhyne Howard of the Vinyl controls the ball around Kahleah Copper of Rose during the first half at The Mediapro Studio on January 17, 2025, in Medley, Florida.
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