WNBA Star Han Xu's Perth Lynx Face Canberra Capitals in a Crucial Matchup: Key Player Injuries and Travel Fatigue Could Shape the Outcome

Canberra Capitals suffered a narrow 91-91 defeat against Sydney Flames in their last home game, ending a four-game winning streak. Facing Perth Lynx again, after two consecutive losses, a third defeat seems likely, though potential game scenarios remain. Perth Lynx recently defeated Adelaide Lightning 93-75. This was the first loss after Han Xu's arrival, and the total points over 170 proved to be a miscalculation. This will be Han Xu's third match against Canberra Capitals since joining the team, with their previous encounter occurring before Christmas. Canberra Capitals' roster faces significant challenges due to recent injuries. Key players like Blahka and Jade Melbourne are sidelined, with the captain, Jade Melbourne, expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. New signee, Tupaia, suffered a concussion and will also miss this game. Canberra Capitals are significantly depleted, while Perth Lynx will be playing their second game in less than 48 hours, involving over 3,500km of travel. This travel fatigue will likely impact Perth Lynx. Considering the circumstances, Perth Lynx is expected to give more playing time to their bench players. The expectation leans towards a lower-scoring game, with the total score under 162.5.