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Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury injury reports for August 15 | 2024 WNBA season
The WNBA season is back after almost a month-long break for the 2024 Paris Olympics. As one of the initial games in the season restart, the Chicago Sky will face the Phoenix Mercury inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday.
With a 10-14 record, the Sky will be coming into the game as the league’s eighth-seeded team that is fighting to retain their playoff spot. Meanwhile, the sixth-seeded Mercury will look to rediscover its footing after three of its players have participated in the Olympics in Paris.
The game could have serious implications for the playoff race, as only 2.5 games separate the two teams in the WNBA standings. Given what will be on the line, the two squads are expected to bring their best players in the league’s resumption.
Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury injury reports
Chicago Sky injury report for Aug. 15
The Chicago Sky will be missing the services of Elizabeth Williams due to a meniscus injury, while Moriah Jefferson, who was part of the trade that sent the team’s second-leading scorer Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun, will also be absent in the game for an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, Sky’s star Chennedy Carter remains day-to-day after tweaking her ankle in a scrimmage with the team last week.
Phoenix Mercury injury report for Aug. 15
While most of her core players are ready to play, including Team USA stalwarts Britney Griner, Diana Taurasi, and Kahleah Cooper, Mercury’s head coach Nate Tibbetts will be missing three injured players for the game versus the Sky due to various day-to-day injuries.
Rebecca Allen and Sug Sutton will miss the team’s first game back from the midseason break with hamstring injuries, while Charisma Osborne will miss the game due to a leg injury.
Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury: Head-to-Head
The Sky and Mercury will meet each other for the first time this season on Aug. 15. However, the two teams have played each other 52 times, with the Mercury getting the upper hand in 29 games, six more than the Sky (23).
Additionally, the Sky struggled at home in the first half of the season with a 4-8 record, while the Mercury was not much better at 5-8 on the road.
Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury: Players to watch
The Sky and Mercury game is considered a marquee matchup for the star power both teams possess.
On the Sky’s side, the game will mark Angel Reese’s return to her Rookie-of-the-Year campaign after a break that saw her enjoy a vacation in Paris, France. Additionally, Chennedy Carter will also be at the forefront as one of the rising stars in the league.
On the other hand, the Mercury will welcome back Diana Tauras, Brittney Griner, and Kahleah Cooper after winning the gold medal in the Paris Olympic Games. Aside from the three, Natasha Cloud is also expected to perform well in the league’s resumption of games.
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