The Phoenix Mercury are at home Thursday night as they host the Seattle Storm in a Western Conference matchup.
Phoenix enters Thursday’s game with a 7-13 record after defeating the Toronto Tempo on the road Saturday afternoon.
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In Saturday’s victory over the Tempo, Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury as she recorded 27 points and five rebounds while Valeriane Ayayi added 20 points and six rebounds of her own off the bench.
The Mercury will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to three games Thursday as they face off against a struggling Storm team.
Seattle enters Thursday’s contest with a 5-15 record after defeating the Atlanta Dream at home Saturday night.
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Flaue’jae Johnson led the way for the Storm in Saturday’s victory as she ended the game with 24 points, 11 rebounds and four assists while Natisha Hiedeman recorded 20 points and six 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.
Storm Injury Report: Will Ezi Magbegor Play?
The Storm have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Ezi Magbegor as probable.
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Seattle has listed Magbegor as probable and she is expected to make her season debut after missing the start of the year while recovering from a right foot injury.
The Storm will also get back Jordan Horston as she is off the injury report after missing the last five games with a foot injury.
Mercury Injury Report: Will Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Mack Play?
The Mercury have three players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including forward Natasha Mack.
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Phoenix has ruled out Mack due to a bone bruise in her left foot as she will miss her third straight game and she is expected to be sidelined for at least two more weeks.
The Mercury have also ruled out Noemie Brochant due to a left ankle injury that she suffered in Saturday’s victory while Sami Whitcomb remains sidelined while recovering from left knee surgery.
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The good news for the Mercury is that Alyssa Thomas is off the injury report and will return after serving a one-game suspension during Saturday’s game.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Storm and Mercury from Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. ET.
