The Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky meet Tuesday night with both teams trying to shake off recent setbacks, but the injury report may shape the matchup as much as the standings. Phoenix enters at 8-13 after a home win over the Seattle Storm, while Chicago comes in at 6-14 after an overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces.
Kahleah Copper powered the Mercury in that win with 30 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, and Lexi Held added 17 points and five rebounds. For Chicago, Kamilla Cardoso finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Skylar Diggins posted 19 points and four assists in the loss.
Chicago’s Availability Concerns
The Sky have two players on their injury report for Tuesday, and both are already unavailable. DiJonai Carrington has been ruled out as she continues to recover from left foot surgery, while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | DiJonai Carrington | Out | Recovering from left foot surgery |
| Chicago Sky | Rickea Jackson | Out | Torn ACL, out for the season |
Mercury Injury Report
Phoenix has three players listed, and the biggest question centers on whether Natasha Mack and Noemi Brochant can return. According to sports.yahoo.com, Mack has been ruled out with a bone bruise in her left foot and will miss her fourth straight game.
Brochant is listed as probable and is expected to return after missing Thursday’s win with a left ankle injury. Sami Whitcomb is also out as she continues to recover from left knee surgery.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | Natasha Mack | Out | Bone bruise in left foot |
| Phoenix Mercury | Noemi Brochant | Probable | Left ankle injury |
| Phoenix Mercury | Sami Whitcomb | Out | Recovering from left knee surgery |
Tuesday’s game tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET in Phoenix, and the injury list gives the Mercury a chance to keep their winning streak moving despite missing key pieces. Chicago, meanwhile, is trying to stabilize a season that has already been hit by absences and late-game frustrations.