The Minnesota Lynx are at home on Thursday night as they host the Toronto Tempo in an interconference matchup.

Minnesota enters Thursday’s game with a 2-2 record after losing at home to the Chicago Sky on Sunday night.

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Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (1) drives to the basket against Phoenix Mercury center Kyara Linskens (31).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In Sunday’s loss to the Sky, Natasha Howard led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while Kayla McBride added 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists of her own.

Now Minnesota will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Tempo in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Toronto enters Thursday’s contest with a 3-2 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury on the road on Tuesday night.

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Brittney Sykes led the way for the Tempo in Tuesday’s victory as she ended the game with 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Marina Mabrey recorded 30 points, five rebounds and three assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

For the Tempo, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Nyara Sabally and Julie Allemand.

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Toronto Tempo center Nyara Sabally (8)John E&period; Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Toronto Tempo center Nyara Sabally (8)John E&period; Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Toronto has listed Sabally as doubtful due to a neck injury and she is expected to miss her second consecutive contest after she was ruled out for Tuesday’s victory despite previously being listed as probable.

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