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Liberty favored at home, Sky depleted
29 Aug
Summary
- Liberty aim to improve playoff seeding against a weakened Sky.
- Kahleah Copper is projected for a high-scoring game against Tempo.
- Several key players are out or questionable for Saturday's games.

The New York Liberty are set to host the Chicago Sky on Saturday, entering the matchup as favorites. The Liberty are striving to improve their position in the playoff seeding, currently holding the No. 8 spot. Chicago will be without several key players, including DiJonai Carrington and potentially Natasha Cloud, significantly impacting their ability to compete.
In the second game, the Phoenix Mercury will face the Toronto Tempo. The Tempo are playing the second night of a back-to-back after a loss Friday. Phoenix will be without Kelsey Plum due to injury. Mercury star Kahleah Copper is anticipated to have a significant scoring role, especially with Plum sidelined.