Lynx-Washington game preview: Fowles injury hampers three-game homestand

Team talisman Sylvia Fowles is out, while Damiris Dantas and Moriah Jefferson are likely to return from injury.

June 9, 2022 at 11:16PM
Minnesota Lynx forward Damiris Dantas (12) shoots as Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson (31) defends during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Minneapolis. Chicago won 105-89. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Damiris Dantas is likely to return for the Lynx on Friday after missing almost ten months with a Lisfranc injury. (Stacy Bengs, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

7 p.m. vs. Washington • Target Center • BSN

Washington update: Standout F Elena Delle Donne left Wednesday's victory over Chicago because of a back problem and is doubtful. She leads the team with a 15.8 scoring average after playing in only three games over the two previous seasons after having back surgery. ... Washington is 8-5 after the 84-82 victory over the Sky. ... Coach Mike Thibault and assistant coach Shelley Patterson rejoined the team on Tuesday after being in health and safety protocols.

Lynx update: They are 3-9 as they open a three-game homestand. ... F Kayla McBride made two three-pointers on Tuesday to surpass 400 over her career in 235 games. She is the sixth-fastest in league history to reach that mark. ... G Moriah Jefferson (quadriceps) and F Damiris Dantas (foot) are probable. C Sylvia Fowles (knee) and C Natalie Achonwa (right hamstring strain) are out.

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