The Toronto Tempo face the Minnesota Lynx in the final game of a four-game road trip. The Tempo, 3-2 on the season, have won back-to-back games for the first time in franchise history, and will look to return home with a 4-2 record. This marks the first meeting between the two teams.
Marina Mabrey continued her career year by recording her first 30-point game of the season on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been a bright spot for Toronto, averaging 20.8 points through five games. She scored her season-high 30 points in a 98–90 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday. She shot 11-of-23 from the field, including 6-of-14 from three, along with five rebounds and three assists. If Mabrey continues this strong play, she is on pace for a career-best season.
The Lynx, meanwhile, are coming off an 86-79 loss to the Chicago Sky on Monday and are also 3-2 heading into this matchup. Minnesota had four players score in double figures, with Kayla McBride leading the way with 20 points, while Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams each added 17. Rookie Olivia Miles chipped in 13 points.
For a team so dependent on shooting efficiency, the inability to consistently generate offense became a clear weakness. With Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhasz sidelined due to injury, those issues have been even more noticeable.
As shooting percentages cool, those weaknesses were exposed in the defeat and will need immediate attention.
Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Reports
Toronto Tempo Injury Report
For the Tempo, Isabelle Harrison (hand), Temi Fagbenle (shoulder), and Julie Allemand (left hip) remain out of contention. Meanwhile, Nyara Sabally (neck), who was listed as probable before being ruled out in the previous game, is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday’s tilt as well.
Minnesota Lynx Injury Report
As for the Lynx, Dorka Juhasz is out with a foot injury, while Napheesa Collier is also out with an ankle injury.
Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx Starting Lineups
Toronto Tempo Starting Lineup
PG: Kiki Rice, SG: Brittney Sykes, SF: Marina Mabrey, PF: Laura Juskaite, C: Maria Conde
Minnesota Lynx Starting Lineup
PG: Olivia Miles, SG: Kayla McBride, SF: Courtney Williams, PF: Nia Coffey, C: Natasha Howard
Lynx roster
Natasha Howard
Liatu King
Maya Caldwell
Olivia Miles
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu
Antonia Delaere
Courtney Williams
Eliska Hamzova
Nia Coffey
Dorka Juhasz
Kayla McBride
Emma Cechova
Napheesa Collier
Emese Hof
Tempo roster
Kiki Rice
Laura Juskaite
Marina Mabrey
Teonni Key
Nyara Sabally
Maria Conde
Kia Nurse
Lexi Held
Temi Fágbénlé
Brittney Sykes
Isabelle Harrison
Julie Allemand
Nikolina Milić
Mariella Fasoula
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