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Tempo Face Mercury in Pre-FIBA Break Showdown
29 Aug
Summary
- Both teams aim to end losing streaks before the FIBA World Cup break.
- Toronto has struggled significantly without Brittney Sykes, losing 14 of 15 games.
- Phoenix is without star guard Kelsey Plum, while Toronto faces multiple injury issues.
Saturday night's WNBA schedule features a single matchup between the Toronto Tempo and the Phoenix Mercury. This game marks the final contest for both teams before the FIBA World Cup break.
The Tempo are currently on a three-game losing streak, having lost 14 of their last 15 games. Their struggles are amplified by the ongoing absence of Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, significantly impacting their performance.
Meanwhile, the Mercury have dropped four consecutive games and are also dealing with key injuries. They will be without star guard Kelsey Plum for this matchup. Despite these challenges, Phoenix remains favored at home against a severely depleted Toronto squad.
Both teams are out of playoff contention for the 2026 season, making this a battle for momentum heading into the break, with Phoenix looking to cover an 8.5-point spread at home.
