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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx- Latest Injury Updates as Playoff Bound Valkyries Try Luck Against Table-Topper Lynx!

The Minnesota Lynx are 2-0 against the Valkyries!

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The Golden State Valkyries will host the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, September 6, in their last home-game of the 2025 WNBA regular season. The Valkyries scripted history in their 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday and sealed a playoff berth. The Valkyries are now the first expansion team in the history of the league to make the postseason in their first year.

The Minnesota Lynx, on the other hand, maintained their dominance throughout the season. Led by MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier with an average of 23.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, the Lynx became the first team to secure a postseason berth this season. Not only this, but they have also booked themselves the top seed in the playoffs.

While the Valkyries have gone 9-12 against the conference counterparts, shooting 41.1% from the field, the Lynx are 18-4 in the conference. They are averaging 87.0 points per game while shooting 47.6%. This will be the third meeting between both teams for the season, and the Valkyries will aim to record their first win of the season against the table toppers, pushing the tally 2-1.

Golden State heads into the Saturday-night seeking sixth straight win, whereas Minnesota would want to turn around the outcome of the recent loss in the last game.

Fans can expect high-voltage action on Saturday as two playoff bound teams lock horns on Saturday. With that said, let’s see how the injury reports look like for both the teams.

Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 8:30 pm ET
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
Local TV: KPIX+ 44, FanDuel Sports Network – North | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Golden State Valkyries Injuries

Cecilia Zandalasini- OUT (Calf)
Tiffany Hayes- OUT (Knee)
Kayla Thornton- OUT (Knee)

The Lynx have listed Cecilia Zandalasini as out of the Lynx clash as she continues to recover from her calf injury. She hasn’t been on the floor since August 17 due to the same. Tiffany Hayes continues to be out with a knee injury, while Kayla Thornton is out of the season due to a right knee injury and surgery.

Minnesota Lynx Injuries

GAME STATUS REPORT@minnesotalynx vs Golden State Valkyries (9/6)

DiJonai Carrington – OUT (L. Shoulder)
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DiJonai Carrington- OUT (Shoulder)

The Minnesota Lynx have listed DiJonai Carrington as out with a left shoulder injury she sustained during their clash against the Dallas Wings.

Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx Predicted Starting Lineups

Golden State Valkyries- Iliana Rupert, Janelle Salaun, Temi Fagbenle, Veronica Burton, Kaila Carles

Minnesota Lynx- Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride

Golden State Valkyires

Minnesota Lynx

Garima Ranawat

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