Toronto Tempo @ Phoenix Mercury
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Game Nuggets
- Isabelle Harrison led all players with 16 PTS (10 REB, 2 AST) for Toronto Tempo. Isabelle Harrison →
- Phoenix Mercury won by 32: 101–69. Phoenix Mercury →
- Phoenix Mercury came in 1-4 over their previous 5 games. Phoenix Mercury →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Phoenix Mercury was 1-1 in the series before tip-off. Phoenix Mercury →
Box Score
Toronto Tempo
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Harrison | 16 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Laura Juskaite | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Kia Nurse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Kiki Rice | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Teonni Key | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| Kiana Williams | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Zaay Green | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Ornella Bankole | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Phoenix Mercury
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 4 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Natasha Mack | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Noemie Brochant | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Lexi Held | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Maddy Westbeld | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Marta Suarez | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| Saylor Poffenbarger | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Shay Ciezki | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Kara Dunn | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo | 23-62 | 4-22 | 19-23 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 37-77 | 15-34 | 12-13 | 35 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 7 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Toronto Tempo 101-69.
Isabelle Harrison led all scorers for Toronto with 16 points, adding 10 rebounds and 2 assists for a double-double effort. Kiki Rice also contributed for the Tempo, finishing with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Phoenix countered with a balanced attack, as Noemie Brochant and Shay Ciezki each scored 15 points. Ciezki rounded out her line with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brochant added 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
This regular-season matchup, played on August 30, 2026, ended in a decisive 32-point win for the Mercury. Despite Harrison's double-double and a well-rounded performance from Rice, Toronto was unable to keep pace with Phoenix's offensive output. The Mercury's scoring balance, highlighted by Brochant and Ciezki's matching point totals, proved central to the final result.
Both teams saw their top contributors record at least four assists, reflecting shared ball movement on each side of the court. Ultimately, Phoenix's ability to generate quality looks throughout the game separated the two teams. The final margin of 32 points made this one of the more lopsided results between these two clubs on record for this contest, according to the completed box score.
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