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In Sunday's first WNBA game, the Phoenix Mercury will cross swords with the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville. Under usual circumstances, the game between Phoenix and Connecticut would be primed to be a blockbuster between the two WNBA heavyweights.
This time, the upcoming clash could see some of the marquee players missing action. Both teams have been battered with injuries to some of their big guns.
Multiple players from both the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun have been ruled out. There are other players who are racing against time to attain full fitness, including the Mercury superstar duo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.
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Ahead of the game between Phoenix and Connecticut, let's take a closer look at the injury reports of both teams.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun team injury reports
Phoenix Mercury team injury report
Veteran Diana Taurasi is listed as a game-time decision. The three-time WNBA champion is battling with a lower left leg injury, which has forced her to miss four of the Mercury's last five games.
Along with Taurasi, Brittney Griner is also listed as questionable. The 10-time All-Star was forced to exit from the previous game against the Indiana Fever on Friday after she took a painful fall. It was later revealed that Griner had sustained an injury to her right hip.
Guard Natasha Cloud missed the last game with a left knee injury. The eight-year veteran is listed as doubtful to play against the Sun.
Meanwhile, guard Charisma Osborne will remain sidelined with a left lower leg injury. Guard Sug Sutton is also listed as out, as she's troubled by a right hamstring injury.
Connecticut Sun team injury report
The Connecticut Sun will be without two of their rotational players. Guard Abbey Hsu will miss the game with a non-injury related reason. Guard Moriah Jefferson, who is battling a right ankle injury, will also remained sidelined.
Guard Tiffany Mitchell is doubtful with a left hip injury.
Where to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun game?
ABC will broadcast the primetime game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun. Hoops fans will also have an option to stream the game live on Fubo, but regional restrictions may be applicable.
The game will not be streamed on the WNBA League Pass but will be available on the platform once it concludes.
Basketball fans will hope that the players listed as game time decision, like Taurasi and Griner among others, shake off their injuries and feature in the game. The added star power would only make the game more fascinating.
