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Tempo Eyes First Win vs. Storm's Malonga
13 May
Summary
- Toronto Tempo seeks first 2026 win against Seattle Storm.
- Storm's Dominique Malonga is a rising star, averaging double-doubles.
- Tempo is favored at home despite being an expansion team.
The Toronto Tempo are aiming for their inaugural 2026 season victory on Wednesday night as they face the Seattle Storm. The Storm, who recently secured their first win against the Connecticut Sun, are navigating a rebuild after significant offseason roster changes. However, they feature promising young talent, notably Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Despite being one of the league's two expansion teams, the Tempo are surprisingly favored to win at home. They nearly upset the Washington Mystics in their season opener and possess a potent backcourt duo in Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, who signed as a free agent. Malonga, expected to be a consistent double-double threat, has shown flashes of her potential early in the season.
The Tempo currently lead the WNBA in defensive rating, offering a strong contrast to the Storm's inconsistent start. While Seattle lost considerable talent in the offseason and appears to be a year or two from serious contention, Toronto's key guards and defensive prowess position them for a potential win.
