The Phoenix Mercury completed their five-game street journey, which included buying star Kelsey Plum on the commerce deadline.
Plum performed 4 video games earlier than left calf tightness stored her out of the second half in opposition to the Washington Mystics on Aug. 9.
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Plum was out in opposition to the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 11, however the Mercury have had some downtime earlier than their dwelling recreation in opposition to the Portland Fireplace on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Nevertheless, Mercury followers hoping to see Plum in a Mercury jersey must wait a little bit longer.
At observe on Friday, Aug. 14, coach Nate Tibbetts confirmed that Plum will likely be out with calf tightness.
“We simply really feel like this a very good time for our medical staff to construct together with her,” Tibbetts mentioned.
The staff had a blackout day on Thursday, Aug. 13, however Plum labored out on the facility. She additionally did mild work on Aug. 14.
Tibbetts added that Plum will likely be re-evaluated earlier than the sport, and “take that point for her to work by means of it.”
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The Mercury will not play till Saturday, Aug. 22, at dwelling, which provides her loads of time to recuperate.
Plum began in three of her 4 video games with the Mercury, whereas averaging 17.3 factors and three.3 assists.
“The primary recreation (with Plum) went a little bit bit higher than the opposite video games, however we knew it was going to get clunky at instances,” Tibbetts mentioned. “We had one shootaround together with her, however she is aware of how you can play and Kah and AT know how you can play. It is unlucky she hasn’t performed within the final couple of video games, however it’s a part of the deal.”
Phoenix hasn’t been mathematically eradicated however sits seven video games out of a playoff spot with 9 video games remaining.
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Even with the staff going through an early offseason, Kahleah Copper mentioned the morale hasn’t modified.
“You strategy it the identical. I feel it is about who you might be deep inside,” Copper mentioned. “If you do not have delight, how do you play within the first place? What’s your why? I feel you by no means lose it doesn’t matter what’s forward. For me, it is all the time delight and being a loopy competitor, and I feel that is this group.”
The Mercury will face the Fireplace at 4 p.m. MST from Mortgage Matchup Heart on Aug. 16. Diana Taurasi’s jersey retirement ceremony will likely be at halftime.
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