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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup for Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics: Contenders and Strugglers Collide Under Friday Night Lights in Minneapolis

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The Minnesota Lynx are running away with the top spot of the league. They are on a roll with a three game winning streak and an overall record of 25 wins and 5 losses. The Washington Mystics are on the opposite end, coming off a three game losing skid.

Shockingly enough, their previous loss came against the Chicago Sky. Losing against a team who was on an eight game losing streak is not a record that the Mystics would have wanted to have.

The Sky registered a 78-64 win against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. Kamilla Cardoso, and Elizabeth Williams’ double-double alienated Mystics. Sonia Citron led the scoring sheet for the visitors with 13 points.

"I was at a restaurant with my two friends… and this guy came up to me and was like super excited. He was like, 'Oh my goodness, are you Caitlin Clark?' … And I was like it's not me."

Sonia Citron on getting mistaken for the Fever star 😅pic.twitter.com/PK7MrZ6lbk
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 24, 2025

The Minnesota Lynx won their last game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. It was a close fight between the two sides, but the visitors held on and won by 91-87. Courtney Williams led by 20 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics Game Details

When: Friday, August 8, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm ET

Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis

TV: ION

Live Stream: WNBA League Pass, Fubo

We break down the full WNBA injury report and starting lineup projections for a matchup set to influence playoff positioning.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics WNBA Injury Report

Minnesota Lynx Injuries

Out – Napheesa Collier
Day-to-day – Jessica Shepard

Napheesa Collier will miss two weeks due to an ankle injury. Jessica Shepard is probable for Friday’s game due to an ankle issue.

Washington Mystics Injuries

Out – Jacy Sheldon
Out – Georgia Amoore

Jacy Sheldon is out of the Lynx game due to personal reasons. Georgia Amoore suffered an ACL tear just before this season and is currently in a rehabilitation program.