Toronto Tempo
11-32
5:00 PM PT
Chicago Sky
15-27
Marina Mabrey
20.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST
Rickea Jackson
18.0 PPG · 4.8 REB · 2.0 AST
Game Script
Expect a high-scoring matchup. Tempo (85.3 PPG) meet Sky (86.4 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on paint: Tempo score 20.3 two-point makes a game; Sky protect the rim with 4.7 blocks. Interior control leans Sky.
Game Snapshot
Toronto Tempo
Last 50-5LLLLL
StreakL6
L5 scoring74.8points/game
L5 defense98.6allowed/game
Home7-15Road 4-17
Rest3dsince last game
Series2-02 played
Chicago Sky
Last 50-5LLLLL
StreakL5
L5 scoring79.6points/game
L5 defense100.2allowed/game
Home10-11Road 5-16
Rest4dsince last game
Series0-22 played
Team Identity
Toronto Tempo
Transition team
A transition game, though hampered by a leaky defense.
EliteBelow Avg39
Defensive DWell Below22
Three-point shootingAverage64
TransitionAbove Avg83
Paint-firstWell Below22
Ball movementWell Below22
ReboundingBelow Avg33
Rim protectionWell Below22
Chicago Sky
Rim protectionPaint-first offense
Strong rim protection and a paint-first attack, though hampered by limited outside shooting.
EliteAverage50
Defensive DBelow Avg39
Three-point shootingWell Below19
TransitionAverage61
Paint-firstAbove Avg72
Ball movementAverage61
ReboundingWell Below22
Rim protectionElite94
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Tempo score 20.3 two-point makes a game; Sky protect the rim with 4.7 blocks. Interior control leans Sky.
Edge · SkyTempo: 20.3 2PT makesSky: 4.7 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Perimeter
Tempo shoot 34% from three (9.4/gm); Sky allow 33%. The three-point battle tilts toward Tempo.
Edge · TempoTempo: 9.4 3PM at 34%Sky allow 33% on threesHigh confidence
Turnovers
Tempo average 13.8 turnovers, Sky 12.8; steals (6.8 vs 7.0) add pressure. Ball security favors Sky.
Edge · SkyTempo: 13.8 TO / 6.8 STLSky: 12.8 TO / 7.0 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Tempo have averaged 179 combined points a game, Sky 177. A higher-scoring environment favors Tempo.
Edge · TempoTempo: 179 combined pts/gm (83rd pct)Sky: 177 combined pts/gm (61st pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Tempo carry a -2.9 rebound margin, Sky -3.8. Second-chance control leans Tempo.
Edge · TempoTempo: -2.9 margin, 8.5 OREBSky: -3.8 margin, 7.8 OREBHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
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
Rickea Jackson
Chicago Sky · F
18.0 PPG · 4.8 REB · 2.0 AST · 30 MIN
As Chicago Sky's primary scorer, Jackson sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Kamilla Cardoso
Chicago Sky · C
14.6 PPG · 8.6 REB · 2.4 AST · 26 MIN
As Chicago Sky's defensive anchor, Cardoso sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Trending Players
Laura Juskaite
Toronto Tempo
17.6 points over his last 5 (from 9.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 17.6p 5.2r 1.6aSeason: 9.9p 24.8 min
Teonni Key
Toronto Tempo
Minutes up to 20.4 from 9.4.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.4p 4.6r 0.8aSeason: 1.9p 9.4 min
Kiki Rice
Toronto Tempo
17.0 points over his last 5 (from 12.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 17.0p 3.0r 4.8aSeason: 12.0p 26.1 min
Natasha Cloud
Chicago Sky
Minutes down to 20.2 from 29.1.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.8p 1.2r 3.5aSeason: 11.4p 29.1 min
Maria Conde
Toronto Tempo
2.0 points over his last 5 (from 9.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 2.0p 3.0r 3.5aSeason: 9.0p 27.2 min
Sydney Taylor
Chicago Sky
7.0 points over his last 5 (from 14.5).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.0p 1.4r 2.8aSeason: 14.5p 20.5 min
Team Trends
Toronto TempoPoints69
Opp points106
3PT%9%
Rebounds26
Chicago SkyPoints81
Opp points106
3PT%20%
Rebounds30
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Courtney Vandersloot
5+ Assists
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 24.0 minutes
No notable risk
100
Kamilla Cardoso
6+ Rebounds
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 23.0 minutes
Main risk
Recent playing time is below 24 minutes
100
Isabelle Harrison
8+ Rebounds
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.8 minutes
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
Skylar Diggins
3+ Assists
Chicago Sky
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.0 minutes
No notable risk
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 2026-09-22. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.