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New York Liberty vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report and Inactives for Saturday, Aug. 26

Injury Report

New York Liberty

* Natasha Howard (knee) - Out * Rebecca Allen (ankle) - Out

Connecticut Sun

* Moriah Jefferson (ankle) - Questionable * Abbey Hsu (not injury related) - Out

Inactives

There are no inactives for either team.

Analysis

The New York Liberty will be without two of their starters in Natasha Howard and Rebecca Allen. Howard is dealing with a knee injury, while Allen is nursing an ankle injury. The Liberty will need to find ways to replace the production of these two players, especially on the defensive end. The Connecticut Sun will also be without a key player in Moriah Jefferson. Jefferson is dealing with an ankle injury and is questionable for Saturday's game. The Sun will need to find a way to replace Jefferson's production, especially on the offensive end. The Liberty have won the last two meetings between the two teams, including a 92-84 victory in their last meeting on July 29. The Sun will be looking to avenge that loss and improve their record to 11-10. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.