The Minnesota Lynx are preparing to face the Phoenix Mercury in a pivotal Western Conference matchup on Friday night, but uncertainty surrounds star forward Napheesa Collier’s availability due to a knee injury. The team categorized Collier as questionable for the game, raising concerns about her status ahead of this important contest at PHX Arena.
Collier demonstrated her dominant form in the Lynx’s recent 82-77 victory over the Seattle Storm, contributing a strong all-around performance. She recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while also adding five assists, five steals, and two blocks, making significant impacts on both offense and defense.
Details remain unclear about when Collier sustained the knee injury, whether it occurred during the Seattle game or afterward in practice. The Lynx and their fans remain hopeful that the injury will not be severe and that she will be able to play Friday, especially given her excellent level of play this season and her critical role on the team.
Entering the season’s third week, Napheesa Collier has solidified her place as an MVP frontrunner in the WNBA. Her standout performances through the first five games have translated not only into impressive individual statistics but also into key victories that have kept Minnesota undefeated at 5-0, leading the Western Conference standings.
The four-time All-Star currently tops the league in scoring, averaging 26.8 points per game while shooting 52.7% from the field and an efficient 43.8% from beyond the arc. Collier’s comprehensive contributions include averages of 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, underlining her all-around impact on the court.
Scheduling and Broadcast Details for the Lynx vs. Mercury Game
The clash between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury is scheduled for Friday, May 30, at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific Time).
Fans can watch the game live on ION television. Additionally, the game will be available for streaming via WNBA League Pass and the Fubo TV app and website, though regional restrictions may apply.