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Final Injury Report for Lynx-Mercury: Will Napheesa Collier, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Minnesota Lynx are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Mercury in a Western Conference matchup.

Minnesota enters Tuesday’s game with a 0-1 record after losing at home on Saturday night in their season opener to the Atlanta Dream.

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5)Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

In Saturday’s loss to the Dream, Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 21 points, three rebounds and eight assists while Kayla McBride added 20 points, two rebounds and two assists of her own.

Now Minnesota will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Mercury in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Phoenix enters Tuesday’s contest with a 1-1 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas© Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Mercury in Saturday’s loss as she ended the game with 19 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists while Jovana Nogic scored 16 points.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?

For the Lynx, they have two players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa CollierJesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she continues to recover from left ankle surgery that is expected to sideline her until early June.

The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz due to a right mid-foot sprain as she will miss her second consecutive contest.

Mercury Injury Report: Will Monique Akoa Makani Play?

On the other side, the Mercury have three players listed on their injury report, including guard Monique Akoa Makani.

Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa MakaniJohn Jones-Imagn Images

Phoenix has ruled out Akoa Makani as she is away from the team due to an overseas commitment that is expected to sideline her for at least the next three games.

The Mercury have also ruled out Sami Whitcomb as she continues to recover from left knee surgery while Valeriane Ayayi is away from the team while awaiting FIBA clearance to play both overseas and for Phoenix.

Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Lynx and Mercury from Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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