Lynx's Collier exits win over Aces with back injury
David Berding / Getty Images Sport / Getty
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier exited Tuesday's 76-62 Commissioner's Cup victory over the Las Vegas Aces due to a back injury.
Collier had seven points and six rebounds in 19 minutes prior to exiting.
The 28-year-old has been a level above her competition this season, leading the WNBA with a career-high 26.1 points per game entering Tuesday. She's also averaging 8.8 rebounds while posting personal bests in assists (3.9), steals (two), and blocks (1.6).
The Lynx sit atop the WNBA with an 11-1 record following Tuesday's win. They will play the Indiana Fever in the Commissioner's Cup final July 1.
HEADLINES
- Project B women's basketball league to play in Tokyo in April 2027
- WNBA, players agree to moratorium, pausing initial free-agency stages
- WNBA, union fail to reach new CBA, talks to continue without extension
- Liberty's Stewart: WNBA, WNBPA won't extend CBA deadline
- Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled's 2nd season due to injury
Advertisement