Final Injury Report for Lynx-Mystics: Will Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier Play?
The Minnesota Lynx may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.
The Minnesota Lynx are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Washington Mystics in an interconference showdown.
Minnesota enters Friday’s game with a 30-7 record after defeating the Golden State Valkyries on the road Wednesday night.
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Valkyries, Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Napheesa Collier added 18 points and eight rebounds of her own.
The Lynx will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to six games Friday as they face off against the Mystics in a tough road matchup.
Washington enters Friday’s contest with a 21-14 record after defeating the Toronto Tempo at home Wednesday night.
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Kiki Iriafen led the way for the Mystics in Wednesday’s victory as she ended the game with 21 points and 13 rebounds while Sonia Citron recorded 13 points, five rebounds and six assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier Play?
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The Lynx have three players listed on their injury report for Friday’s matchup, including Miles and Collier.
Minnesota has listed Miles as probable due to a left ankle injury that she suffered in Wednesday’s victory and she is expected to play against the Mystics.
Game Status Report: MIN vs WAS (8.21.26)
— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) August 20, 2026
Emma Čechová – OUT (Right knee)
Napheesa Collier – OUT (Rest)
Olivia Miles – Probable (Left ankle)
The Lynx have ruled out Collier due to rest as she will miss her first game since July 20 as Minnesota will give her a night off.
Emma Cechova has also been ruled out as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Mystics Injury Report
The Mystics enter Friday’s matchup with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report.
Status Report:
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) August 20, 2026
August 21 vs Minnesota Lynx
No injuries to report
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This has been a recurring theme for Washington over the past handful of games and the team will try to use it to their advantage as they try to grab a key victory at home over the Lynx Friday.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Lynx and Mystics from Washington D.C. at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.
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