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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report and Predicted Lineups: Fresh Update on Alanna Smith as Minnesota Eyes Fourth Straight Victory

Minnesota Lynx had a remarkable start to the WNBA 2025 season with three straight victories.

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Minnesota Lynx, the runner-ups of last season, will host Connecticut Sun in their second of a three-game homestand. The Lynx are on a three-game winning streak, while Sun are yet to force a victory in the 2025 WNBA season. Both sides will lock horns for the first time since their playoff meeting where Lynx won the series 3-2.

Minnesota Lynx had a remarkable start to the WNBA 2025 season with three straight victories. Lynx outplayed the Wings 85-81 in the home opener. The four-time WNBA champions was led by Napheesa Collier with 28 points. It has been a dominant campaign for Minnesota and one more victory will strengthen their chances at the top in the West.

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On the other hand, Connecticut Sun are on a two-game losing streak after suffering a blowout 87-62 loss against the Aces. The fourth quarter surge helped them to reduce the deficit to 25 points. Connecticut dropped their season opener 90-85 against the Mystics. The Sun finished second in the Eastern Conference and made into the playoffs.

Ahead of Lynx-Sun encounter in Minneapolis, let’s break down the injury report and predicted lineups.

Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report

Time: Friday, May 23, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis
TV: ABC | Live Stream: League Pass

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Kayla McBride: Out
Alanna Smith: Probable
Marieme Badiane: Probable

Minnesota Lynx will have a healthy roster for the second home matchup of the season. Their two players are ready to return after an injury. Alanna Smith (quadriceps) has been put on day-to-day and is listed as probable for Friday’s matchup. Marieme Badiane (back) is also probable for the home game.

Alanna Smith (quad) probable for Friday.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) May 22, 2025

Meanwhile, Kayla McBride has been ruled out again due to personal reasons.

Connecticut Sun Injury Report

Leila Lacan: Out
Aneesah Morrow: Questionable

Connecticut Sun have announced two players on their injury report against the Lynx. Aneesah Morrow has been listed as questionable due to a knee injury. Leila Lacan will remain out on Friday night.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Predicted Starting Lineups

Minnesota Lynx: Courtney Williams, Karlie Samuelson, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton

Connecticut Sun: Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Jacy Sheldon, Lindsay Allen

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