The Seattle Storm are at home Wednesday night as they host the Phoenix Mercury in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Seattle enters Wednesday’s game with a 3-7 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Wings Monday night.
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In Monday’s loss to the Wings, Flaue’jae Johnson led the way for the Storm as she recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds while Natisha Hiedeman added 11 points, two rebounds and two assists of her own.
The Storm will try to bounce back and end their three-game losing streak Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Mercury team.
Phoenix enters Wednesday’s contest with a 2-8 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Monday night.
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Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury in Monday’s loss as she ended the game with 18 points and two rebounds while Monique Akoa Makani recorded 10 points and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, each may be without some of their key players.
Mercury Injury Report: Will Sami Whitcomb Play?
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The Mercury have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Sami Whitcomb.
Phoenix has ruled out Whitcomb as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left knee surgery that she underwent in the offseason.
Storm Injury Report: Will Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor Play?
The Storm have four players listed on their injury report, including Dominique Malonga and Ezi Magbegor.
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Seattle has ruled out Malonga due to a concussion as she will miss her eighth consecutive contest.
The Storm have also ruled out Magbegor as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a right foot injury.
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Taina Mair and Taylor Thierry have also been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest due to coach’s decisions.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup between the Mercury and Storm from Seattle at 10:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.
