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Final Injury Report for Tempo-Mercury: Will Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Copper Play?
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The Phoenix Mercury are at home Saturday night as they host the Toronto Tempo in their final game before the break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Phoenix enters Saturday's game with a 13-26 record after losing at home to the Washington Mystics Thursday night.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
In Thursday's loss to the Mystics, Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury as she recorded 35 points and four rebounds while Natasha Mack added 10 points and nine rebounds of her own.
The Mercury will try to bounce back and snap their four-game losing streak Saturday as they face off against a struggling Tempo team at home.
Toronto enters Saturday's contest with an 11-28 record after losing on the road to the Las Vegas Aces Friday night.
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Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Isabelle Harrison led the way for the Tempo in Friday's loss as she ended the game with 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists while Laura Juskaite recorded 14 points and eight rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night's matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Tempo Injury Report: Will Marina Mabrey Play?
Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
The Tempo have six players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including Marina Mabrey.
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Toronto has ruled out Mabrey as she is away from the team while recovering from a right adductor injury and will miss her sixth straight game.
The Tempo have also ruled out Maria Conde, Nyara Sabally and Julie Allemand as they are away from the team ahead of representing their respective countries in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20)Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow have also been ruled out as they will both miss the remainder of the season while recovering from injuries.
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Mercury Injury Report: Will Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Copper Play?
Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0)Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
The Mercury have five players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including Kelsey Plum and Copper.
Phoenix has ruled out Plum due to a lower left leg injury as she will miss her second consecutive contest.
The Mercury have listed Copper as probable, and she is expected to play despite dealing with a left ankle injury.
Marta Suarez has been listed as questionable and there is a chance she could return from a three-game absence due to a concussion if she is able to clear the WNBA's concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's matchup.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Valeriane Ayayi and Kyara Linskens have been ruled out as both players are away from the team ahead of representing their respective countries in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Fans can catch Saturday night's matchup between the Tempo and Mercury from Phoenix at 10 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
