Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier sustained a right ankle injury late in the third quarter of her team‘s 111-58 triumph over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, forcing her to leave the game. The injury happened with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter after Collier collided with teammate Alanna Smith and landed awkwardly on her right foot.

Details of the Injury and Immediate Aftermath

Collier remained on the floor for several minutes before managing to stand and walk off the court with assistance. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews confirmed that she was officially ruled out midway through the fourth quarter. Before exiting, Collier had contributed 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals across 26 minutes of play.

Historic Winning Margin Highlighted in the Game

The Lynx’s 53-point victory established the largest margin of victory by a road team in WNBA history, marking a significant milestone for Minnesota. The commanding performance overshadowed the setback of losing a key player to injury during the contest.

Looking Ahead After Collier’s Injury

As the Lynx will need to adjust moving forward without Collier, updates regarding the extent of her ankle injury and the recovery timeline are expected. This injury raises concerns about Minnesota’s roster depth and how they will maintain their strong momentum in upcoming games.

“She was officially ruled out of the game midway through the fourth quarter.”

—Kendra Andrews, ESPN