The Minnesota Lynx are at home on Thursday night as they host the Toronto Tempo in an interconference matchup.
Minnesota enters Thursday’s game with a 2-2 record after losing at home to the Chicago Sky on Sunday night.
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In Sunday’s loss to the Sky, Natasha Howard led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while Kayla McBride added 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists of her own.
Now Minnesota will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Tempo in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Toronto enters Thursday’s contest with a 3-2 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury on the road on Tuesday night.
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Brittney Sykes led the way for the Tempo in Tuesday’s victory as she ended the game with 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Marina Mabrey recorded 30 points, five rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Tempo Injury Report: Will Nyara Sabally, Julie Allemand Play?
For the Tempo, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Nyara Sabally and Julie Allemand.
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Toronto has listed Sabally as doubtful due to a neck injury and she is expected to miss her second consecutive contest after she was ruled out for Tuesday’s victory despite previously being listed as probable.
The Tempo have ruled out Allemand due to a left hip injury as she will miss her third straight game.
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Isabelle Harrison has also been ruled out with a right hand injury while Temi Fagbenle is out due to a right shoulder injury as both players remain sidelined to begin the season.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?
On the other side, the Lynx have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.
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Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she continues to recover from left ankle surgery that is expected to sideline her until early June.
The Lynx have also ruled out Emma Cechova as she will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn right ACL while Dorka Juhasz remains sidelined to begin the season with a right foot injury.
Fans can catch Thursday’s matchup between the Tempo and Lynx from Minneapolis at 8:00 p.m. ET.
