Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier gets an unfortunate diagnosis on her injury suffered in their series against the Mercury.

The Lynx likely would have missed Napheesa Collier's services the rest of the way even if they won Game 4 of their series against the Mercury.

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.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier suffered "a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle and a muscle in her shin" in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

The UConn product sustained the injury in Game 3 of Minnesota's semifinal series against the Mercury, which Phoenix won 84–76. During the game, Collier collided with Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas late, triggering an irate reaction from Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve—who incurred a suspension for her actions.

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