Sources tell ESPN that Collier suffered a Grade 2 tear of three ankle ligaments and a shin muscle when she collided with Mercury forwardAlyssa Thomasin Game 3 of their WNBA playoff semifinal series.
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was incensed when no foul was called on the play. She had to be restrained as she vehemently argued with the referees and was ejected. Afteran expletive-filled postgame rant, Reeve wasfined and suspended for Game 4of the series, which the Lynx lost to end their season.
Sept. 21: The Minnesota Lynx's Courtney Williams (10) dribbles the ball past the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas (25) during Game 1 at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
(Jesse Johnson, Imagn Images)
Sept. 21: The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots the ball over the Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier (24) during Game 1 at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson, Imagn Images)
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Odyssey Sims (1) celebrates with teammates during the Fever's 89-73 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) attempts to score a layup while defended by the Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) and Jewell Loyd (24) during the second quarter of Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) attempts to score a layup against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Minnesota Lynx's Courtney Williams (10) dribbles the ball past the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas (25) during Game 1 at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
(Jesse Johnson, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Minnesota Lynx's Courtney Williams (10) dribbles the ball past the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas (25) during Game 1 at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
(Jesse Johnson, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots the ball over the Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier (24) during Game 1 at Target Center.
(Jesse Johnson, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Odyssey Sims (1) celebrates with teammates during the Fever's 89-73 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) attempts to score a layup while defended by the Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) and Jewell Loyd (24) during the second quarter of Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
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WNBA playoffs 2025: See the basketball stars in action in the second round
Sept. 21: The Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (0) attempts to score a layup against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
(Lucas Peltier, Imagn Images)
Collier didn't play in Game 4 and sources told ESPN that the injury would require at least six weeks of recovery time, which would have prevented Collier from returning to action had the Lynx advanced to the WNBA Finals.
