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2025 WNBA All-Star Game Breakdown: Scores, Surprises, Game Highlights and Reactions

Big names sidelined, but the energy stayed sky high

Image Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game wrapped up with a fast-paced clash between Team Clark and Team Collier. The former gave a tough fight despite being without their captain and ace player Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark missed the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game due to a groin injury she suffered against the Connecticut Sun this week. However, the fever guard brought her energy to the exhibition game being supportive on the sidelines.

Team Collier started the game on a high scoring 49 points in the first quarter. Napheesa Collier led the charge with dominant offensive plays. Team Clark scored 36 points in the first quarter. The story remained the same in the second quarter as well with the visitors dominating the board.

Napheesa Collier just scored the MOST POINTS EVER in a WNBA All-Star Game 🚨🤯

36 PTS
9 REB
13/16 FG pic.twitter.com/J4rCbmOUs5
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 20, 2025

They outscored Team Clark 33-24 in the second quarter, building a commanding halftime lead. Team Clark tweaked some tactics and allowed rookies more minutes. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen didn’t disappoint as they also went on a scoring spree.

Final Surge Not Enough for Comeback

During the third quarter action, Team Clark briefly led their opponents but Collier’s efforts led to a score of 37-35. The fourth quarter remained the only one where Team Clark managed to take a lead. However, it was too late as Team Collier ran away with the 2025 WNBA All-star game.

Caitlin Clark in coach mode is too funny 😅 #WNBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/BnoHC9tq5f
— ESPN (@espn) July 20, 2025

They won it by 151-131 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Napheesa Collier won the MVP award for scoring 36 points and grabbing nine rebounds in just four minutes worth of action. Allisha Gray put up 18 points. Skylar Diggins hit a triple double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists.

On Team Clark, Kelsey Mitchell led the score sheet with 20 points, Kiki Iriafen scored 17 points. This was a light-hearted game where players enjoyed themselves and played with freedom. The game served more as a celebration than a competition, letting players connect and entertain the crowd.