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Final injury report for Lynx-Storm: Will Ezi Magbegor, Napheesa Collier play?

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Both the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Wednesday afternoon's matchup.

The Minnesota Lynx are on the road Wednesday afternoon as they travel to take on the Seattle Storm in a Western Conference matchup in their final game before the WNBA All-Star break.

Minnesota enters Wednesday’s game with a 21-6 record after defeating Seattle on the road Monday night.

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

In Monday’s victory over the Storm, Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists while Kayla McBride added 33 points and two rebounds of her own.

The Lynx will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to seven games Wednesday as they face off against the Storm once again on the road.

Seattle enters Wednesday’s contest with a 6-22 record after losing at home to the Lynx Monday night.

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Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Flau’jae Johnson led the way for the Storm in Monday’s loss as she ended the game with 26 points while Dominique Malonga recorded 14 points and nine rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24). © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Lynx have two players listed on their injury report for Wednesday, including star forward Napheesa Collier.

Minnesota has listed Collier as probable and she is expected to make her season debut Wednesday after missing the beginning of the year while recovering from surgery on both of her ankles she underwent in the offseason.

The Lynx have ruled out Emma Cechova as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Storm Injury Report: Will Ezi Magbegor Play?

The Storm have two players listed on their injury report as well, including forward Ezi Magbegor.

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Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Seattle has ruled out Magbegor due to a facial fracture as she will miss her fifth consecutive contest and she is expected to be re-evaluated in the next couple of weeks.

The Storm have also ruled out Taina Mair due to a coach’s decision as they continue to preserve her eligibility under her developmental contract.

Fans can catch Wednesday afternoon’s matchup between the Lynx and Storm from Seattle at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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