Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx team injury reports for July 6 | 2024 WNBA regular season 

The Washington Mystics will square off against the reigning Commissioner's Cup champions Minnesota Lynx on Saturday. The Mystics versus Lynx game is one of two WNBA games scheduled for the day. Tip-off for Washington versus Minnesota is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET and the game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis.

It will be the first meeting of the season between both teams. Overall, they have played 54 games against each other. The Mystics have won 26 games compared to the Lynx's 28 wins.

The game between the Eastern Conference minnows and the Western Conference giants promises to be a humdinger, despite the contrasting records of both teams.

Having said that, there are a few players who will miss the game on Saturday due to injury. Furthermore, there are a few who are running against time to attain full fitness and be available on Saturday.

Here's a closer look at the injury reports of both teams.

Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx team injury reports for July 6

Washington Mystics injury report

The Washington Mystics will be without their three rotational players on Saturday. Center Shakira Austin will miss the game with a left hip injury. Guard Karlie Samuelson is sidelined with a fractured left hand and guard Brittney Sykes will miss the action with a left foot injury.

Center Stefanie Dolson is questionable for Saturday. Dolson is battling with an unspecified illness and is listed as a game-time decision.

Minnesota Lynx injury report

Minnesota Lynx are sweating over their superstar Napheesa Collier's injury. The star forward is questionable for Saturday as she is battling a left foot injury. Collier, who leads the Lynx in points and rebounds, sustained the injury on Thursday during the game against the Connecticut Sun.

In the same game, guard Olivia Epoupa suffered a thigh injury and exited the game against the Connecticut Sun in the first half. Epoupa has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mystics.

How have both teams fared so far?

Washington Mystics have the second-worst record in the league this season. Eric Thibault's team is ranked sixth and last in the Eastern Conference and 11th in the league with a 5-16 record.

In their previous game, the Mystics suffered a blowout 77-98 loss against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Thursday.

On the contrary, the Minnesota Lynx are ranked third in the league and top the Western Conference standings with a 14-6 record. Cheryl Reeve's team has slumped after winning the Commissioner's Cup. Since their In-Season Tournament triumph, the Lynx have lost three of their four games.

Minnesota will look to bounce back with a resounding victory against an injury-hit Washington team.