The Minnesota Lynx are at home Monday night as they host the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Minnesota enters Monday’s game with a 10-3 record after losing on the road to the Las Vegas Aces Saturday night.
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In Saturday’s loss to the Aces, Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 29 points and four assists while Natasha Howard added 22 points, nine rebounds and four steals of her own.
The Lynx will try to bounce back Monday as they face off against the Fire in a tough home matchup.
Portland enters Monday’s contest with a 7-8 record after defeating the Dallas Wings at home Saturday night to snap their four-game losing streak.
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Bridget Carleton led the way for the Fire in Saturday’s victory as she ended the game with 20 points and four rebounds while Megan Gustafson recorded 16 points, six rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Fire Injury Report: Will Karlie Samuelson, Nyadiew Puoch Play?
The Fire have three players listed on their injury report, including Karlie Samuelson and Nyadiew Puoch.
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Portland has listed Samuelson as questionable due to left adductory tightness and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 30.
The Fire have also listed Puoch as questionable with a left ankle sprain and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.
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Holly Winterburn has also been listed as questionable due to a right foot sprain, though she has not seen the floor in any of the last four games despite being available.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?
The Lynx have three players listed on their injury report as well, including star forward Napheesa Collier.
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Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left ankle surgery.
The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz as she continues to recover from a right mid-foot sprain while Emma Cechova will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Fans can catch Monday night’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup between the Fire and lynx from Minneapolis at 8:00 p.m. ET.
