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Mercury Face Lynx Without Key Stars: A Tough Test

7/17/2025

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The Phoenix Mercury are gearing up for a tough battle against the Minnesota Lynx, but they'll have to do it without their star players, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper, both out with injuries. With Sabally's scoring prowess and Copper's perimeter defense missing, this game will be a true test of the Mercury's resilience and depth as they fight for playoff positioning.

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The Phoenix Mercury are gearing up for a tough battle against the Minnesota Lynx, but they'll have to do it without their star players, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper, both out with injuries. With Sabally's scoring prowess and Copper's perimeter defense missing, this game will be a true test of the Mercury's resilience and depth as they fight for playoff positioning.