The 2025 Co-Defensive Player of the Year knows when to turn up the heat, and with a packed Target Center watching their Lynx battle for playoff survival, Alanna Smith delivered this huge rejection. In Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals against Phoenix, the Australian center patrolled the paint as Minnesota fought to protect home court. Smith rose to reject Kahleah Copper's driving attempt with authority, one of three blocks in her versatile 13-point, 9-rebound, 5-assist performance, though the Mercury would steal an 89-83 overtime victory. · Sep 23, 2025