Lynx-Washington game preview: Fowles injury hampers three-game homestand
Team talisman Sylvia Fowles is out, while Damiris Dantas and Moriah Jefferson are likely to return from injury.
June 9, 2022 at 11:16PM
Washington update: Standout F Elena Delle Donne left Wednesday's victory over Chicago because of a back problem and is doubtful. She leads the team with a 15.8 scoring average after playing in only three games over the two previous seasons after having back surgery. ... Washington is 8-5 after the 84-82 victory over the Sky. ... Coach Mike Thibault and assistant coach Shelley Patterson rejoined the team on Tuesday after being in health and safety protocols.
Lynx update: They are 3-9 as they open a three-game homestand. ... F Kayla McBride made two three-pointers on Tuesday to surpass 400 over her career in 235 games. She is the sixth-fastest in league history to reach that mark. ... G Moriah Jefferson (quadriceps) and F Damiris Dantas (foot) are probable. C Sylvia Fowles (knee) and C Natalie Achonwa (right hamstring strain) are out.
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