Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for June 18

The Phoenix Mercury head to the Mohegan Sun Arena to take on the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. This is a crucial game for the Sun, who are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

After beating the Atlanta Dream on June 6, Connecticut has dropped three straight games, with the latest being a 88-71 loss to the Indiana Fever. The Sun will lean on Marina Mabrey (17.6 points and 5.2 rebounds) as they look to grab a much-needed win.

Meanwhile, the Mercury have won their last two games against the Golden State Valkyries and the Las Vegas Aces. Phoenix has relied on Satou Sabally, who has hit the ground running in her first season with the team.

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She has been stellar, averaging 20.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Forward Alyssa Thomas has also been key, recording 14.4 points, 9.0 assists and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun Injury Reports June 18

Phoenix Mercury injury report

The Mercury have two players listed on their injury report for Wednesday. Sami Whitcomb is listed as questionable, as she continues to recover from a knee injury; her participation against the Sun remains in doubt.

Megan McConnell, meanwhile, is out and is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with a knee injury, as announced by the Mercury on June 5.

Connecticut Sun injury report

Leila Lacan remains the only player on the Sun’s injury report. Lacan, who's fulfilling her overseas commitments, isn't expected to join the team until July.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun predicted starting lineups and depth charts June 18

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Mercury starting lineup and depth chart

The Mercury are expected to start Monique Akoa-Makani, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, Kathryn Westbeld and Satou Sabally.

Starters	2nd	3rd
Monique Akoa-Makani	Kitija Laksa
Kahleah Copper	Alexa Held
Alyssa Thomas	Natasha Mack
Kathryn Westbeld	Kalani Brown
Satou Sabally	Murjanatu Musa

Connecticut Sun predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Sun are expected to start Jacy Sheldon, Marina Mabrey, Bria Hartley, Tina Charles and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Starters	2nd	3rd
Jacy Sheldon	Lindsay Allen
Marina Mabrey	Jaelyn Brown
Bria Hartley	Haley Peters
Tina Charles	Kariata Diaby	Aneesah Morrow
O. Nelson-Ododa	Rayah Marshall

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