{"id":172157,"date":"2025-08-24T16:47:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/172157\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T16:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:47:15","slug":"is-napheesa-collier-playing-for-minnesota-lynx-vs-indiana-fever-today-august-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/172157\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Napheesa Collier playing for Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever today, August 24?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final stretch of the WNBA<\/strong> regular season is slowly approaching its end, and Napheesa Collier<\/strong>\u2019s Minnesota Lynx<\/strong> remain one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. Despite their strong form, hosting the Indiana Fever<\/a><\/strong> is always a tough hurdle to overcome.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s crucial for Cheryl Reeve\u2019s squad to have their full roster available for these pivotal games, as every team in the playoff hunt is giving everything they\u2019ve got to come away with a win.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong> at Target Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cNapheesa Collier (ankle) probable for Sunday,\u201d<\/strong> it was reported via @UnderdogWNBA. Collier has been a key piece in the team\u2019s overall performance, and her absence in recent games has certainly been felt.<\/p>\n

\"Napheesa<\/p>\n

Napheesa Collier (C) #24 of the Minnesota Lynx is escorted off of the floor.<\/p>\n

A key loss for the Lynx<\/p>\n

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.<\/strong> The injury occurred during the third quarter of a dominant 111-58 victory.<\/p>\n

\"Courtney\u00a0Williams\u2019<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

Courtney\u00a0Williams\u2019 two-year contract with the Minnesota Lynx: What is her salary as a guard?<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next for Minnesota?<\/p>\n

With their focus set on the final stretch of the WNBA<\/a> regular season and awaiting Collier\u2019s return, these are the upcoming matchups the Lynx will face in the short term:<\/p>\n