Minnesota Lynx forward and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier injured her right ankle and left the game during Saturday’s 111-58 victory over the Las

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve explained why star Napheesa Collier was still on the floor amid a blowout win over the Las Vegas Aces.

As time wound down in the third quarter, the Lynx were out on a fastbreak looking to extend their 43-point lead. Natisha Hiedeman went up for a layup that did not go down, and Collier stepped on Alanna Smith's foot while trailing the play. Collier's ankle rolled severely and she immediately collapsed to the ground.