Liberty vs Mercury: Why Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally are not playing tonight?

The New York Liberty will be without Sabrina Ionescu and could also miss Satou Sabally in Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Ionescu has been ruled out with back soreness after recently returning from a foot injury that delayed her season debut. Sabally is questionable because of illness after exiting Monday’s game early. The Liberty are currently on a three-game losing streak and dealing with multiple injuries across the roster. New York hopes extra rest can help Ionescu return soon as the team looks to regain momentum during a difficult stretch of the season.