Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Starting Lineups and Depth Chart | July 6, 2024

The Minnesota Lynx will host the Washington Mystics on Saturday for their first encounter of the 2024 regular season. They previously faced each other for a preseason game on May 9, which concluded with the Lynx clinching an 83-77 victory on the road.

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Mystics: Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 6

Mystics' head coach Eric Thibault is expected to deploy a starting lineup of Ariel Atkins (G), Julie Vanloo (G), Aaliyah Edwards (F), Myisha Hines-Allen (F), and Stefanie Dolson (C) for the upcoming game.

Forward	Forward	Center
Ariel Atkins	Aaliyah Edwards	Stefanie Dolson*
Julie Vanloo	Myisha Hines-Allen	Myisha Hines-Allen
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough	Emily Engstler
Jade Melbourne	Stefanie Dolson*
DiDi Richards	Jakia Brown-Turner

Lynx Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 6

Meanwhile, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will likely deploy a starting lineup of Kayla McBride (G), Courtney Williams (G), Natisha Hiedeman (G), Bridget Carleton (F) and Alanna Smith (C).

Guard	Forward	Center
Kayla McBride	Napheesa Collier*	Alanna Smith
Courtney Williams	Bridget Carleton	Napheesa Collier*
Natisha Hiedeman	Alanna Smith	Dorkha Juhasz
Diamond Miller	Diamond Miller
Bridget Carleton	Dorkha Juhasz
Cecilia Zandalasini	Alissa Pili
	Sika Kone

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Injury reports

Mystics injury report for July 6

The Washington Mystics have six players listed on their injury report. Stefanie Dolson is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. Shakira Austin, Karlie Samuelson, and Brittney Sykes are listed out, while Nastja Claessens and Bernadett Hatar are out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Stephanie Dolson	Questionable (GTD)	Illness
Shakira Auston	Out	Hip
Karlie Samuelson	Out	Hand
Brittney Sykes	Out	Foot
Nastja Claessens	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related
Bernadett Hatar	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related

Lynx injury report for July 6

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx have three players listed on their injury report. Napheesa Collier is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. Olivia Epoupa is listed out for the game, while Jessica Shepard is out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Mackenzie Holmes	Out (OFS)	Knee

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Game Preview

Ahead of the contest, the Mystics are tied with the Dallas Wings for the last spot in the WNBA standings with a 5-16 record. They have won five of their last 10 games and are coming off a 98-77 defeat by the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough led the Mystics' losing effort with 19 points, one rebound, three assists and one steal in the game.

Meanwhile, the Lynx are third in the standings with a 14-6 record and have won seven of their last 10 games. They are on a two-game losing streak after their 78-73 loss against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

Kayla McBride led the Lynx's losing effort in the game with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal.

How to watch Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx?

The Mystics-Lynx game is scheduled to tipoff at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Target Center in Minnesota. Fans in and around Washington can catch the game on MNMT, while Minneapolis residents can watch it on BSN. The matchup can be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.