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Satou Sabally Returns From Ankle Injury With 13 Points in Mercury Loss

Sabally insisted she feels good despite rust after her 20-day ankle layoff.

Overview

  • Sabally ended a 20-day absence caused by an ankle injury sustained on July 3 against the Dallas Wings.
  • She scored 13 points with one rebound and one assist in just over 20 minutes during Phoenix’s 79–90 defeat to the Atlanta Dream.
  • The injury had sidelined her for the WNBA All-Star Game and disrupted her momentum after earning an All-Star start on June 30.
  • Sabally acknowledged feeling “rusty” on her return but said she’s focused on regaining full fitness and sharpening her game.
  • Before tip-off the Mercury honored Brittney Griner’s 11 seasons in Phoenix, and Griner responded with 17 points for Atlanta against her former team.