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Report: Lynx Star Napheesa Collier Tore Ligaments in Collision

On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier sustained a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle and a shin muscle injury, diagnosed during the WNBA semifinals.
In the final seconds of Game 3 on Friday, Collier injured her left ankle after Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas stripped the ball and no foul was called, sparking criticism of officiating in Phoenix.
Collier, a five-time All-Star and Minnesota Lynx star forward, criticized the league office Tuesday for a perceived lack of accountability and read a prepared season-ending statement.
As a result of the injury, the Phoenix Mercury won 84-76 to eliminate the short-handed Minnesota Lynx, and Collier's involvement with the Lunar Owls in the Unrivaled League could be affected.
The league office released a response Tuesday and Cathy Engelbert, WNBA commissioner, said, `I have the utmost respect for Napheesa Collier and for all the players in the WNBA.

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Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier's injury in the WNBA semifinals has been determined to be a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle, as well as a muscle in her shin, ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon. Collier injured her left ankle in the final seconds of Game 3 on Friday when no foul was called on the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, who stripped the ball from her and made a steal. The Mercury won the game 84-76 and then …

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