Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen collided with Indiana guard Erica Wheeler under the Fever basket early in the third quarter of the Lynx's 89-65 win Wednesday at Target Center. Whalen left the game and did not return.
Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen 'not feeling the best' after colliding with Indiana player
Lindsay Whalen was initially thought to have a nose injury.
July 18, 2018 at 10:57PM
It was first described as a nose injury. But, after the game, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Whalen was caught off-guard by Wheeler's move, and the two butted heads.
"I just know she's not feeling the best," Reeve said. "It was pretty loud out there, so I think it was best to keep her [out of the arena bowl]."
Reeve's comment suggested the incident might be less about the nose and more about a blow to the head. The Lynx are taking Thursday off, but should have an update on Whalen Friday.
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