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Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper is expected to play against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday despite dealing with a left ankle injury.
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As the Mercury (13-26) look to snap their four-game losing streak against the Tempo (11-28) at 7 p.m. PT, the team listed Copper as probable on its latest injury report Saturday morning.
Phoenix also listed Marta Suarez as questionable as she remains in concussion protocol, while Kelsey Plum has been ruled out with a left lower leg injury .
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Copper last appeared in the Mercury's 80-73 loss to the Washington Mystics on Thursday. The 32-year-old guard finished with 35 points, four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 32 minutes. She shot 13-for-22 from the field, including 2-for-4 from 3-point range, and went 7-for-9 from the free-throw line.
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Now in her third season with Phoenix, Copper is averaging a career-high 21.3 points along with 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 38 games. She is shooting 44.5% from the field and 29.8% from beyond the arc while averaging 32.9 minutes per game.
Copper's probable designation puts her on track to remain in the lineup as Phoenix attempts to end its recent slide and close its six-game homestand with a victory.
Following Saturday's matchup, the Mercury will embark on a brief two-game road trip. Phoenix will open the trip against the Portland Fire (16-23) on Thursday at 7 p.m. PT.
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