The Toronto Tempo are poised to face the Phoenix Mercury in a critical matchup tonight. They aim to secure their second consecutive road victory in the Western Conference. The game is scheduled to air live at 10 p.m. ET on TSN4 and will be available for streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Recent Performance
After losing their opening road game 99-95 to the Los Angeles Sparks, the Tempo bounced back with a commanding 106-96 victory over the same team. This win marked a significant turnaround for the franchise.
Star Players Shine
Guard Brittney Sykes was instrumental in the team’s recent success, scoring an impressive 38 points against the Sparks. She maintained impeccable accuracy at the free-throw line, going 15-for-15. Rookie point guard Kiki Rice also made a notable impact, scoring 19 points and collecting five rebounds in over 35 minutes of play.
Team and Player Statistics
- Brittney Sykes: 24.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists per game
- Kiki Rice: Key contributor, including 19 points in last game
- Kayla Mabrey: 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game
Injury Report
The Tempo will be missing four players tonight: Isabelle Harrison (hand), Temi Fagbenle (shoulder), Julie Allemand (hip), and Nyara Sabally (neck). Their absence will be felt as the team continues to build chemistry in their inaugural season.
Upcoming Matches
After facing the Mercury, the Tempo will conclude their four-game road trip against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday. They will then return home to Toronto for a game against fellow expansion team Portland on Saturday.
Mercury’s Status
Both teams enter this contest with a record of 2-2. The Mercury recently secured a victory against the Chicago Sky, winning 91-83, fueled by a standout performance from rookie Jovana Nogic, who scored 27 points. This season, Nogic is averaging 16.0 points per game and has previously played professionally in multiple countries including Russia and Spain.
As both teams look to gain momentum, tonight’s game promises to be an exciting showdown in the Western Conference. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as the Tempo seeks their second road victory against the Mercury.
