Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for June 3

On Tuesday, the Phoenix Mercury travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. This will be their second meeting of the season, with the previous game yielding a 74-71 win for the Lynx. Both teams are undefeated in the Commissioner's Cup, with the Mercury beating the Sparks in their first game, while the Lynx defeated the Golden State Valkyries.

This game promises to be a tight affair, with both teams at the top of the table. The Lynx, alongside the NY Liberty, are the only unbeaten teams in the league and are comfortably in second. Meanwhile, the Mercury are two games behind in fourth and have a similar record to the Atlanta Dream, who are third.

In terms of the Commissioner's Cup table, the Lynx are first but share a similar record with the Mercury, who are third in the standings. The Arizona team has proved to be the Lynx's toughest test this season. The two teams played out an interesting game in May, which saw Minnesota take a slender three-point win.

With the result of this game having a strong implication on the regular season and the Commissioner's Cup tables, both teams will be going all-out for the win. The Lynx, in particular, have more to lose, as a loss will see them lose ground to the Liberty, while the the Mercury and the Atlanta Dream breathe down their necks.

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Phoenix Mercury predicted starting lineup and depth charts

The Mercury starting five should see Sami Whitcomb and Monique Akoa Makani as the guards, Satou Sabally will be joined by Kathryn Westbled as the forwards, while Murjanatu Musa will be the lone center.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Sami Whitcomb	Lexi Held
SG	Monique Akoa Makani	Kitija Laksa
SF	Satou Sabaly	Haley Jones
PF	Kathryn Westbled
C	Murjanatu Musa

Minnesota Lynx predicted starting lineup and depth charts

The return of Napheesa Collier will be a huge plus for the Lynx, as their starting five should see Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams as the starting guards. The forwards should be Napheesa Collier and Bridget Carleton, while Alanna Smith will be the center.

Position	Starters	2nd	3rd
PG	Kayla McBride	Karlie Samuelson
SG	Courtney Williams	Natahsa Hiedeman
SF	Napheesa Collier	Jesica Shephard	Alissa Pili
PF	Bridget Carleton	Diamond Miller	Anastasiia OlairiKosu
C	Alanna Smith	Marieme Badiane

Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

The Mercury will be without four players aagainst the Lynx. Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Cooper and Natasha Mack are out with injuries, while Kalani Brown is listed as probable.

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

According to ESPN, the Lynx enter the game against the Mercury with a fully fit roster.

About the author

Arian Kashyap is a basketball journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience at Essentially Sports and Spice Bite and a Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

Arian has also worked with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and was the manager for a Delhi-based women’s team called Garwhal Untied. Garwhal won the Delhi league and were runners-up during his tenure.

Arian has judged essay writing competitions for the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India in 2023 and was a part of the U-14 team for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools academy that qualified for the AIFF Round in 2023.

When not working or watching sports, Arian likes riding his motorcycle and reading.

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