Minnesota Lynx Riding High in WNBA Power Rankings

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joe Rutland | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 1:14 PM ET

The Minnesota Lynx are hanging tough atop the WNBA world at this time, yet questions might surround the health of Napheesa Collier. Minnesota will need to watch what happens with her.

Last week, the Lynx picked up victories over the Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks. In the Aces' win, Courtney Williams led the way with 20 points. As for the game against the Sparks, Kayla McBride topped all Lynx players with 29 points.

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With those results, Minnesota stayed in the No. 1 spot in the latest WNBA Power Rankings, according to ESPN.

That win over Las Vegas ensured that the Lynx will have a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final. Minnesota will host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on July 1. Going into Tuesday, the Lynx are 12-1.

Napheesa Collier's back injury needs to be watched closely by coach Cheryl Reeve

What about Collier? She left in the third quarter against Las Vegas with a back injury. Collier didn't play again against the Aces and was held out of the Sparks' game. Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve will need to tinker with her lineup in order to make up for the loss of Collier.

Collier has been putting up MVP-type numbers this season. Her play has been a big reason for Minnesota to be in the position it is right now.

The next three games for the Lynx might provide them with a tough test. On Tuesday, Minnesota plays a road game against the Washington Mystics. On Friday, the Lynx again play away from home against the Atlanta Dream.

Minnesota comes back home for a clash with the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.

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

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