Kia Nurse has stepped up in the absence of Sabrina Ionescu and could be in line for another big game Sunday.
Breanna Stewart ticks all of the boxes in areas of weakness for the Dream, so she could be in for another huge night for the heavily-favored Storm.
DeWanna Bonner could be in position for another big game versus a Sparks team that has struggled defensively and to guard the three-point line through the first two contests.
The Sun's frontcourt, down Jonquel Jones and likely Theresa Plaisance, may be ill-prepared and undersized to handle Sylvia Fowles, who averaged 17.3 points and 10.7 rebounds against Connecticut last season.
While some of the league's top teams may provide bench value as they rest starters, the Aces will likely feature many of the regular starters like Liz Cambage on Sunday as they vie for a first-round bye.
Jonquel Jones has averaged a double-double in two previous games against the Sky and will look to control the boards as Connecticut bids to stay in striking distance of Washington for the top seed in the East.
DeWanna Bonner checks all of the right boxes to take advantage of Seattle's defensive weaknesses Tuesday. She has averaged 25.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the two previous games versus the Storm this season.
Diana Taurasi continues ironing out a shooting form that led to a career 19.7 points per game. In the meantime, she has doled out 7.3 assists per contest in the last three as the Mercury target a playoff spot.
Teaira McCowan is coming off of three 20-plus point efforts in her last four games and could see expanded work inside Thursday if Natalie Achonwa can't suit up against the Sparks.
Shekinna Stricklen's three-point prowess and ability to get out on the fast break have led to two of her best three performances of the year coming against the Storm in the two previous meetings.
Brittney Griner's dominant form controlling the paint should work in her favor against a Chicago Sky club that allows a league-high 36.6 points in the paint and 12.6 second-chance points per game in 2019.
In a clash of WNBA titans, Jonquel Jones' ability to contribute across the board could pay off against a Vegas team that has been stout defensively this season.
Sylvia Fowles may have the right recipe of skills to take advantage of the Sparks' struggles on the boards. She collected 20 points and 13 rebounds the last time the Lynx played Los Angeles.
Liz Cambage's inside game fits perfectly into Sunday's matchup against a Chicago squad that struggles to rebound and defend the paint. She averaged 22 points and 10 boards in two previous games versus the Sky.
Jewell Loyd went for 15 points the last time the Storm clashed with the Sun and could be slated for extra minutes Friday if Jordin Canada (ankle) is held out.
Aerial Powers (left) is coming off her second 20-point effort of the season Sunday against the Lynx and figures to be relied upon for scoring again Wednesday with Kristi Toliver sidelined.
Chiney Ogwumike could see her minutes expand in her second game back from a tooth extraction. Her scoring ability inside could play up against a Sky team that allows a slate-high total for points in the paint.
Elena Delle Donne posted her season-high fantasy output the last time she faced the Fever and should be well-positioned for another monster effort in the rematch Thursday.