New York Liberty
27-16
12:00 PM PT
Toronto Tempo
11-31
Breanna Stewart
20.2 PPG · 8.2 REB · 3.2 AST
Marina Mabrey
20.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST
Game Script
Expect a high-scoring, perimeter-oriented matchup. Liberty (89.7 PPG) meet Tempo (85.7 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on paint: Liberty score 20.7 two-point makes a game; Tempo protect the rim with 3.1 blocks. Interior control leans Liberty.
Game Snapshot
New York Liberty
Last 53-2LWLWW
StreakW2
L5 scoring86.6points/game
L5 defense84.2allowed/game
Home15-6Road 12-10
Rest2dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Toronto Tempo
Last 50-5LLLLL
StreakL5
L5 scoring76.6points/game
L5 defense95.0allowed/game
Home7-14Road 4-17
Rest2dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Team Identity
New York Liberty
ReboundingThree-point shootingDefensive-mindedRim protectionElite offense
A rebounding edge and a three-point attack, though hampered by little interior scoring.
EliteAbove Avg67
Defensive DAbove Avg72
Three-point shootingAbove Avg78
TransitionAverage56
Paint-firstBelow Avg28
Ball movementAverage50
ReboundingAbove Avg83
Rim protectionAbove Avg72
Toronto Tempo
Transition teamThree-point shooting
A transition game and a three-point attack, though hampered by little interior scoring.
EliteBelow Avg39
Defensive DWell Below22
Three-point shootingAbove Avg67
TransitionAbove Avg83
Paint-firstWell Below17
Ball movementBelow Avg28
ReboundingBelow Avg33
Rim protectionWell Below22
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Liberty score 20.7 two-point makes a game; Tempo protect the rim with 3.1 blocks. Interior control leans Liberty.
Edge · LibertyLiberty: 20.7 2PT makesTempo: 3.1 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Rebounding
Liberty carry a +3.8 rebound margin, Tempo -2.7. Second-chance control leans Liberty.
Edge · LibertyLiberty: +3.8 margin, 8.2 OREBTempo: -2.7 margin, 8.5 OREBHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Liberty have averaged 176 combined points a game, Tempo 179. A higher-scoring environment favors Tempo.
Edge · TempoLiberty: 176 combined pts/gm (56th pct)Tempo: 179 combined pts/gm (83rd pct)High confidence
Turnovers
Liberty average 13.5 turnovers, Tempo 13.8; steals (6.3 vs 6.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Liberty.
Edge · LibertyLiberty: 13.5 TO / 6.3 STLTempo: 13.8 TO / 6.8 STLHigh confidence
Perimeter
Liberty shoot 35% from three (10.2/gm); Tempo allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Tempo.
Edge · TempoLiberty: 10.2 3PM at 35%Tempo allow 35% on threesHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Breanna Stewart
New York Liberty · F
20.2 PPG · 8.2 REB · 3.2 AST · 33 MIN
As New York Liberty's primary scorer, Stewart sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jonquel Jones
New York Liberty · C
14.5 PPG · 8.9 REB · 2.5 AST · 28 MIN
As New York Liberty's defensive anchor, Jones sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Marina Mabrey
Toronto Tempo · G
20.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST · 29 MIN
As Toronto Tempo's primary scorer, Mabrey sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Brittney Sykes
Toronto Tempo · G
18.0 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.2 AST · 29 MIN
As Toronto Tempo's primary scorer, Sykes sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Trending Players
Isabelle Harrison
Toronto Tempo
15.2 points over his last 5 (from 12.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 15.2p 9.4r 1.6aSeason: 12.0p 22.7 min
Ornella Bankole
Toronto Tempo
Minutes up to 19.0 from 10.0.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 4.2p 3.0r 2.2aSeason: 2.7p 10.0 min
Teonni Key
Toronto Tempo
Minutes up to 21.0 from 9.0.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 2.8p 4.2r 1.2aSeason: 1.9p 9.0 min
Marine Johannes
New York Liberty
4.4 points over his last 5 (from 9.3).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 4.4p 1.0r 1.6aSeason: 9.3p 21.9 min
Jonquel Jones
New York Liberty
Minutes down to 22.0 from 29.2.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 14.2p 6.2r 0.8aSeason: 14.6p 29.2 min
Maria Conde
Toronto Tempo
4.0 points over his last 5 (from 9.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 4.0p 4.0r 4.0aSeason: 9.0p 27.2 min
Team Trends
New York LibertyPoints93
Opp points81
3PT%45%
Rebounds37
Toronto TempoPoints85
Opp points103
3PT%35%
Rebounds34
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Isabelle Harrison
6+ Rebounds
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
28.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Breanna Stewart
6+ Rebounds
New York Liberty
Why it stands out
33.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Kiki Rice
5+ Assists
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
29.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Sabrina Ionescu
3+ Assists
New York Liberty
Why it stands out
29.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jonquel Jones
10+ Rebounds
New York Liberty
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 22.0 minutes
Main risk
Recent playing time is below 24 minutes
100
Marina Mabrey
20+ Points
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
30.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-20. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.