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Confirmed Lineup: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Gabby Williams, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor
Seattle has lost two of its last three games, including one to New York. The Storm will now face the Liberty for the second time in seven days and must improve their defensive play. New York scored 98 points, shooting 50.7% from the field and converting 46.2% of its three-point attempts in the previous meeting.
Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones
Confirmed Lineup: Brittney Sykes, Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Edwards, Stefanie Dolson
Shakira Austin (ankle) — Out
Austin has been sidelined for three consecutive games, and despite her absence, the Mystics have won two of those contests. They're one game back from the Sky and the Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot with three combined games left against those teams. Up next, though, is a meeting with the Mercury, who have lost five of their nine contests since the Olympic break ended.
Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, Sophie Cunningham, Brittney Griner
Amy Atwell (signed) — Available
Rebecca Allen (hamstring) — Injured
Charisma Osborne (leg) — Injured