The Valkyries stayed competitive for as long as they could, but didn’t have the star power to make it a game late against the unbeaten Lynx. Minnesota (6-0) overwhelmed the Valkyries with its depth and elite shot making as Golden State dropped its third straight game in front of a sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center.

On Friday night, the Minnesota Lynx were without Napheesa Collier, the current MVP frontrunner, and Minnesota did what it's been doing all year: it took care of business.

Minnesota hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Napheesa Collier scored 24 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 86-75 win over the Golden State Valkyries.

Lynx star and team leader Napheesa Collier took center court before facing off against the Sun to honor late Minnesota resident George Floyd.

Alanna Smith has worn many hats throughout her WNBA career—spot starter, stretch forward, defensive specialist. But in Minnesota, she’s found something more: a clearly defined role on a championship contender, anchored by trust from the coaching staff and a genuine sense of belonging.

Mercury rookie guard Monique Akoa Makani is probable with a left knee issue. Akoa Makani did not participate in practice on May 29. She's first among rookies in 3-point percentage (52.2%) and fifth in scoring (10.6 ppg). The game will be shown on ION at 7 p.m.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier is listed as “questionable” with a knee injury, a big concern as the Lynx ride a scorching 5-0 start.