The New York Liberty, with a record of 31-7, head into their matchup against the Washington Mystics on September 17 without any players listed on their injury report. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks, with a 7-31 record, are set to face the Phoenix Mercury and have three players on their injury report for the same date. The Liberty recently suffered a loss to the Minnesota Lynx, highlighting their need for urgency and physical presence ahead of the postseason. In contrast, the Connecticut Sun, with a 27-10 record, have only one player listed on their injury report as they prepare to take on the Las Vegas Aces. Despite their recent defeat, the Liberty aim to learn from their mistakes as they prepare for future matchups. Overall, as the WNBA season progresses, teams are focusing on player health and strategy ahead of the playoffs.