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Tempo Edges Liberty in Montreal Thriller
13 Jul
Summary
- Toronto Tempo secured a narrow 93-91 victory over New York Liberty.
- Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 30 points for the winning Tempo.
- A late layup by Nyara Sabally proved to be the game-winning basket.
The Toronto Tempo halted a four-game losing streak with a nail-biting 93-91 victory over the New York Liberty. The game, held at Montreal's Bell Centre, saw Toronto manage the game effectively. Marina Mabrey was instrumental, scoring a game-high 30 points for the Tempo.
Toronto established an early lead, extending it to as many as 10 points in the first quarter. Although the Liberty fought back to tie the game in the second quarter, Toronto regained momentum with a significant run before halftime.
Mabrey continued her dominant performance in the third quarter, contributing 12 points and helping Toronto build a 20-point lead. The Liberty mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, closing the gap to single digits and eventually tying the game late.
However, Nyara Sabally's layup in the final minute secured the win for the Tempo, preventing a New York comeback. This victory was crucial for the Tempo, who had a 2-13 record when outrebounded, a statistic that nearly cost them the game again. The Liberty struggled with Toronto's fast-break offense, being outscored significantly in transition.
