The Dallas Wings are at home Thursday night as they host the Phoenix Mercury in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Dallas enters Thursday’s game with a 7-4 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Lynx, Paige Bueckers led the way for the Wings as she recorded 23 points and two assists while Arike Ogunbowale added 16 points, three rebounds, six assists and three steals of her own.
The Wings will try to bounce back Thursday as they face off against a struggling Mercury team at home.
Phoenix enters Thursday’s contest with a 4-9 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Valkyries Tuesday night.
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Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Mercury in Tuesday’s loss as she ended the game with 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists while Monique Akoa Makani recorded 19 points, three rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
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.
Wings Injury Report: Will Odyssey Sims Play?
The Wings have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including guard Odyssey Sims.
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Dallas has ruled out Sims due to a left ankle injury as she will miss her second consecutive contest.
The Wings have listed Awak Kuier as probable and she is expected to return after missing the last three games with a right wrist injury.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Mercury and Wings from Dallas at 9:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
