The Minnesota Lynx cruised past the Golden State Valkyries in round one of the 2025 WNBA playoffs , setting up a second-round matchup with the Phoenix Mercury. They will have to begin that series without guard DiJonai Carrington , who is expected to miss Game 1 with an ankle injury.

Carrington hurt her ankle in the series-clinching win over the Valkyries. The team has been monitoring her progress since and will not activate her for Game 1, according to ESPN's Kendra Andrews.

Andrews added that Carrington was seen in crutches during the week, suggesting the injury might potentially linger. Carrington missed a good portion of the regular season with a shoulder injury, but returned in time for the playoffs.

Carrington, the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player, has not been able to sustai

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