Lynx get big effort from Alanna Smith to win without Napheesa Collier originally appeared on Bring Me The News. With Napheesa Collier out with an ankle injury, Alanna Smith posted her best game of the season to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a home victory over the Washington Mystics, 80-76, Friday night in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Lynx's dominant 111-58 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday was nearly flawless -- except for an unfortunate ankle injury to the team's star player.

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier will reportedly miss at least two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Kendra Andrews.