The final stretch of the WNBA regular season is slowly approaching its end, and Napheesa Collier’s Minnesota Lynx remain one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. Despite their strong form, hosting the Indiana Fever is always a tough hurdle to overcome.

It’s crucial for Cheryl Reeve’s squad to have their full roster available for these pivotal games, as every team in the playoff hunt is giving everything they’ve got to come away with a win.

After missing the last seven games due to an ankle injury, all signs point to Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier making her return to the court tonight at Target Center.

“Napheesa Collier (ankle) probable for Sunday,” it was reported via @UnderdogWNBA. Collier has been a key piece in the team’s overall performance, and her absence in recent games has certainly been felt.

Napheesa Collier injury

Napheesa Collier (C) #24 of the Minnesota Lynx is escorted off of the floor.

A key loss for the Lynx

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, a leading MVP candidate, suffered a sprained right ankle on August 2 in a road game against the Las Vegas Aces. The injury occurred during the third quarter of a dominant 111-58 victory.

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While the Lynx have maintained a strong performance in her absence, securing a 5-2 record and the top seed in the WNBA standings, her injury has had a noticeable impact.

The team has had to rely more on players like Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams to fill the void. While her return appears imminent, the time missed has potentially opened the door for other MVP contenders.

What’s next for Minnesota?

With their focus set on the final stretch of the WNBA regular season and awaiting Collier’s return, these are the upcoming matchups the Lynx will face in the short term:

  • vs Indiana Fever, August 24
  • vs Seattle Storm, August 28
  • vs Connecticut Sun, August 30
  • vs Dallas Wings, September 1
  • vs Las Vegas Aces, September 4

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