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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup for Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty: Who Lands on the Injury Report for Crucial Clash in Pursuit of WNBA Playoffs?

Liberty are close to the playoffs and Mercury have clinched it after Dream's win on Friday.

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The race to the 2025 WNBA playoffs heats up as Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty will be in action for the Saturday’s four-game slate. The defending champions are struggling to get healthy roster and it impacted their overall performance. Still, Liberty are in the hunt for the playoff contention, courtesy of their impressive start in the beginning of the season.

New York went 5-5 in their last ten games due to regular injuries but they maintained the grip on the playoff berth. After losing two straight games against the Dream and the Sky, the defending champions secured two back-to-back victories to reach the fifth spot. With a 24-15 record in the regular season, they are just one win away to book their place in the playoffs.

With the Liberty struggling to get healthy and just 5-5 over the last ten…⁦@kendra__andrews⁩ weighed in on how much concern surrounds New York’s title defence. pic.twitter.com/SGrjS4LOUO
— Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) August 29, 2025

On the other hand, Phoenix Mercury became the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs, thanks to Atlanta Dream’s victory against the Wings on Friday. Mercury will aim for the top seeding in the WNBA playoffs and with six more games remaining, they have a golden chance to improve their position. Phoenix are currently on a three-match winning streak.

Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Injury Report

When: August 30, 2025 | 10:00 pm ET
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix
TV: NBA TV, Liberty Live | Live Stream: Prime Video, WNBA League Pass

Phoenix Mercury Status Report

None

The Phoenix Mercury will come up with a healthy roster with no injury concern.

New York Liberty Status Report

Natasha Cloud: Out
Nyara Sabally: Out
Jonquel Jones: Questionable
Sabrina Ionescu: Questionable

The Liberty are dealing with major injury concerns as four players have been listed on the injury report. Natasha Cloud is recovering from a nose injury and remains questionable. Nyara Sabally will be sidelined for one more week due to a knee injury.

A lot of QUESTIONABLE on the Liberty Status Update

Sabrina Ionescu (L. Toe), Natasha Cloud (Nose) and Jonquel Jones (illness) are QUESTIONABLE

Nyara Sabally remains OUT pic.twitter.com/pwvMJEZiSq
— SSN- New York Liberty (@SSN_Liberty) August 30, 2025

Jonquel Jones (illness) and Sabrina Ionescu (toe) both are questionable for Saturday’s game against the Mercury. Final call on questionable players will be taken before the match. All three players missed out Liberty’s previous game.

Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty Predicted Starting Lineups

Phoenix Mercury: Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Natasha Mack, Monique Akoa Makani, Kahleah Copper

New York Liberty: Kennedy Burke, Emma Meesseman, Breanna Stewart, Marine Johannes, Leonie Fiebich

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.