Diana Taurasi (back soreness) and Bec Allen (lower back) are both listed as questionable ahead of the Phoenix Mercury versus the Connecticut Sun.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Allen was listed as questionable ahead of Mercury versus Fever on Sunday, but ended up playing through it. Taurasi’s back soreness comes after Phoenix’s loss to Indiana.
Game Status for Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun
Mercury: Bec Allen (Lower Back) and Diana Taurasi (Back Soreness) are both QUESTIONABLE.
Sun: Moriah Jefferson (Right Ankle) is OUT.#ValleyTogether #WNBA #BringTheHeat
— Burn City Mercury (@BurnCityMercury) July 1, 2024
As the Mercury looks to end their home stand on a high note, resting Taurasi and Allen could be a smart move if it comes to fruition. Although the Mercury would love to have those two compete against a powerhouse in the Sun, it may be wise to let them rest up ahead of the team’s upcoming road trip.
Despite that, losing Taurasi and Allen would surely be a blow against Connecticut. However, the Phoenix Mercury are ready to compete as per usual.
“In professional basketball, you can’t hang your heads, especially on a back-to-back,” said Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts on Sunday. “That’s the beauty of this profession. You can forget about this game pretty quick if you come out and compete tomorrow, and that’s what we expect from our group.”
Phoenix will host Connecticut at 7 p.m. PST.
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Justin LaCertosa covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @LaCertosaSports
