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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup for Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Game 4: Latest Update on Napheesa Collier Injury

Image Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Game 3 swung the series firmly in Phoenix’s favor with an 84–76 win, and the numbers tell the story. The Mercury’s trio of Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and Satou Sabally combined for 65 points on 23-of-43 shooting, overwhelming the Minnesota Lynx’s defense that had been the league’s best in the regular season.

The Phoenix Mercury also controlled the glass, finishing with a 37–30 rebounding edge, and hit timely shots from deep after struggling earlier in the series. Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier managed 18 points before leaving late with an ankle injury, while Courtney Williams added 15 points and 7 assists, but the Lynx shot just 41% overall and looked rushed in half-court sets.

– “This is the look our league wants.. for some reason”
– Napheesa Collier “probably has a fracture”
– Calls for a change in leadership at the league level
– refs that were chosen for Semi-Finals Game 3 = “f’ing malpractice”

Cheryl Reeve 🫡pic.twitter.com/go9NUN5bFa
— Rachel A DeMita (@RADeMita) September 27, 2025

The collapse in Game 2’s overtime loss seemed to carry over, as the Minnesota Lynx’s composure slipped again, capped by Cheryl Reeve’s ejection in the final minute. Heading into Game 4, the Mercury hold a 2–1 series lead and the momentum. Napheesa Collier’s status looms as the biggest factor, without her, Minnesota loses its top scorer and defensive anchor.

If she’s sidelined, Kayla McBride will need to shoulder more of the scoring load, and the Lynx will have to find ways to slow Thomas, who is averaging nearly a triple-double this series. Phoenix has thrived by pushing pace and spacing the floor, and at home they’re favored by about 4.5 points, with the total set around 156.

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Game Details

When: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Time: 08:00 pm ET

Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo

Here is a complete breakdown of the WNBA injury report with the latest updates, plus projected starting lineups for both teams.

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx WNBA Injury Report

Phoenix Mercury Injuries

Out – None

Minnesota Lynx Injuries

Out – Napheesa Collier

Out – DiJonai Carrington

Napheesa Collier has been ruled out from the game 4 after suffering an ankle injury recently. Carrington has been diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain and will miss the remainder of the postseason.