Lynx dominate Dallas, but Carrington exits with injury

Originally posted on Bring Me The News | By Joe Nelson | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 8:47 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx, having already clinched the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, rolled to a franchise record 32nd victory of the season in a 96-71 blowout of the Dallas Wings Monday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Napheesa Collier scored 25 points in 23 minutes to lead the Lynx, while Natisha Hiedeman played 30 minutes off the bench and posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 assists.

Hiedeman's role expanded significantly with Kayla McBride sitting out for rest, followed by DiJonai Carrington, who entered the starting lineup in place of McBride, left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury.

Carrington's status going forward is unknown, but a good prognosis could be paramount as Minnesota acquired Carrington last month in an effort to bolster guard depth while adding one of the league's best defensive players. The First Team All-Defense selection last season is averaging 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in 2025-26.

Minnesota native Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 17 points.

At 32-8 overall, the Lynx have four games remaining and a chance to break the WNBA's single-season wins record of 34, set by the Las Vegas Aces in 2023.

Up next: Lynx at Las Vegas, Thursday at 9 p.m. CT.

This article first appeared on Bring Me The News and was syndicated with permission.

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