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Bueckers, Thomas and Mack to Return in Wednesday's Wings-Mercury Matchup

Dallas turns to Paige Bueckers to break a league-worst skid; Phoenix integrates Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack to sustain its strong start.

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Overview

  • Rookie guard Paige Bueckers cleared concussion protocol and illness restrictions and will play without a minutes cap in her first game since May 29.
  • All-star Alyssa Thomas is probable after a five-game absence with a left calf injury and Natasha Mack is set to come back following a 10-game layoff for a back issue.
  • The Dallas Wings sit at 1-9, the worst record in the WNBA, and will also be without Ty Harris for the season after knee surgery.
  • Phoenix has opened 6-4 in its first ten games despite missing key veterans and is aiming to solidify fourth place in the standings.
  • Through six appearances, Bueckers leads rookies with 14.7 points, 6.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game while Thomas paces the Mercury with 8.0 assists despite her recent injury.
  • Ty Harris