Napheesa Collier exits game injured as Lynx make WNBA history against Aces
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Lynx overwhelmed the Las Vegas Aces in a historic 111–58 win. But near the end of the third quarter, something alarming happened.
A collision led to Napheesa Collier, the Lynx star and WNBA MVP front‑runner, twisting her right ankle. The triumphant mood turned tense as Napheesa Collier left the court in pain. This injury cast a shadow over what could have been a carefree celebration.
Napheesa Collier leaves game after ankle twist against Las Vegas Aces
Napheesa Collier appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith's foot under the basket around 10.8 seconds remaining in the third quarter, when the Lynx already led by about 43 points.
She immediately collapsed, visibly hurt, while the arena fell silent. Players from both teams quickly formed a circle around her, offering towels and space.
Collier tried to stand with help but sat back down, then walked off slowly with assistance, headed straight to the locker room and did not return to the game. She finished with 18 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes.
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Cheryl Reeve and Kayla McBride comment on Napheesa Collier's injury and clinching details
Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve said after the game:
'It's way too early to know what's wrong,'
and added that Collier will have imaging and evaluations per team protocol.
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She also mentioned,
'We'll worry until we know more'
about Collier's status. When asked why Collier stayed in the game, Reeve replied,
'It's the third quarter … I don't think the game is over… Sometimes these things happen'.
Kayla McBride, who scored 24 points and made eight straight three‑pointers in the first half to tie a WNBA record, spoke about her teammate:
'You hate to see anyone go down, especially your MVP… Speedy recovery. We just want her to be healthy.'
She added that Collier was
'in good spirits'
in the locker room.
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