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Toronto Tempo

05-09 07:30

65 - 68

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Washington Mystics

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H2H

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Total

Toronto Tempo

Washington Mystics

Toronto Tempo

Washington Mystics

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO74%

59%TO

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Ended65 - 68

10:00

Austin vs. Fagbenle (Prospa got the ball)

0-0

9:54

Prosper scored on a breakthrough layup

0-2

9:35

Sykes hit a pull-up jumper

2-2

9:21

Prosper made a mistake in passing the ball and the ball was stolen by Marbury

2-2

9:18

Sitron fouled on a shot

2-2

9:18

Fagbenle made two free throws, the first of which was hit

3-2

9:18

Fager Benle hit his second free throw

4-2

8:59

Amor made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Sabali

4-2

8:48

Marbury missed a three-point shot

4-2

8:44

Austin defensive rebound

4-2

8:31

Alemande committed a personal foul

4-2

8:20

Sabali committed a personal foul

4-2

8:10

Amor made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Sykes

4-2

8:03

Marbury's step-back jumper was blocked by Iliafon

4-2

8:00

Iriafen defensive rebound

4-2

7:45

Sitron received an assist from Amor and hit a drift shot

4-4

7:33

Fagbenle made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Austin

4-4

7:24

Austin missed a three-point shot

4-4

7:22

Rhythm gets defensive rebounds

4-4

7:09

Austin shot foul

4-4

7:09

Sabali made two free throws, the first of which was hit

5-4

7:09

Sabali hit the second free throw

6-4

6:50

Austin received an assist from Iliafon and hit a two-point shot

6-6

6:40

Prosper committed a personal foul

6-6

6:40

The rhythm was substituted, and Kounde came on to replace Sabali

6-6

6:34

Fagbenle made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Austin

6-6

6:30

Sitron conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Alemande

6-6

6:21

Kounde missed a two-point shot

6-6

6:17

Iriafen defensive rebound

6-6

6:10

Austin received an assist from Amor and scored on a breakthrough layup

6-8

5:56

Sykes missed a three-point shot

6-8

5:56

Austin defensive rebound

6-8

5:40

Austin hit a two-point shot

6-10

5:29

Fagbenle missed a three-point shot

6-10

5:26

Amor defensive rebounds

6-10

5:22

Amor hit a long jumper from a hurry to stop

6-13

5:22

The rhythm is long pause

6-13

5:22

(05:22) [The mysterious man referee initiates a video replay (the replay confirms that the penalty is correct]

6-13

5:22

Rhythm substitution, Teoni Key came on to replace Marbury

6-13

5:22

Rhythm substitution, Ness came on to replace Fagbenle

6-13

5:22

The Mystics made a substitution, and Harmon came on to replace Austin

6-13

5:22

The Mystics made a substitution, and Wilson came on to replace Amor

6-13

5:22

The mystic man made a substitution, and Bates came on to replace Prospa

6-13

5:22

The mysterious man made a substitution, and Dugalic came on to replace Iliafin

6-13

4:58

Sykes stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

6-13

4:56

Harmon defensive rebounds

6-13

4:48

Bates missed the hook shot

6-13

4:46

Bates offensive rebound

6-13

4:45

Bates missed a step-back jumper

6-13

4:45

Wilson offensive rebound

6-13

4:35

Sitron missed a three-point shot

6-13

4:35

Ness defensive rebounds

6-13

4:22

Ness fouled offensively

6-13

4:22

Ness made an offensive foul turnover

6-13

4:08

Bates missed a layup

6-13

4:02

Bates offensive rebound

6-13

4:02

Bates' two-point shot was blocked by Teoni Key

6-13

4:02

Teoni Key defensive rebound

6-13

3:49

Bates committed a personal foul

6-13

3:49

Rhythm substitution, Rice came on to replace Sykes

6-13

3:49

The mystic man made a substitution, and Olsen came on to replace Sitron

6-13

3:33

Kounde missed a two-point shot

6-13

3:31

Harmon defensive rebounds

6-13

3:11

Olson stepped on the line and made a mistake

6-13

3:11

The rhythm was substituted, and Sabali came on to replace Teoni Key

6-13

2:56

Sabali missed a breakthrough layup

6-13

2:53

Rice offensive rebound

6-13

2:50

Rice stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

6-13

2:48

Kounde offensive rebound

6-13

2:45

Aleimand received an assist from Ness and hit a three-point shot

9-13

2:24

Dugalic missed a three-point shot

9-13

2:21

Bates offensive rebound

9-13

2:10

Olson missed a three-point shot

9-13

2:06

Aleimand defensively rebounded

9-13

2:01

Sabali received an assist from Aleimand and hit a two-point layup

11-13

1:33

Wilson received an assist from Bates and scored on a breakthrough layup

11-15

1:18

Ness received an assist from Alemande and hit a two-point jumper

13-15

52.3

Wilson missed the ball with a jumper

13-15

50.4

Kounde defensive rebound

13-15

44.4

Wilson committed a personal foul

13-15

44.4

Sabali made two free throws, the first missed

13-15

44.4

Rhythm gets offensive rebounds

13-15

44.4

Rhythm substitution, Joskate came on to replace Kounde

13-15

44.4

Rhythm substitution, Marbury came on to replace Ness

13-15

44.4

Rhythm substitution, Herder came on to replace Alemande

13-15

44.4

The mystic man made a substitution, and Amor came on to replace Hamon

13-15

44.4

The mystic man made a substitution, and Austin came on to replace Dugalic

13-15

44.4

The mystic man made a substitution, and Sitron came on to replace Bates

13-15

44.4

The mystic man made a substitution, and Iriafen came on to replace Wilson

13-15

44.4

Sabali missed his second free throw

13-15

35.9

Iriafen defensive rebound

13-15

31.7

Iliafin received an assist from Amor and hit a layup

13-17

19.6

Sabali missed a layup

13-17

17.6

Iriafen defensive rebound

13-17

1.9

Austin missed a two-point shot

13-17

1.9

Marbury defensive rebounds

13-17

0.0

(00:00) [The mysterious man referee initiates a video replay (the replay confirms that the penalty is correct]

13-17

0.0

The first quarter ends

13-17

Match Info

Toronto Tempo Edged by Washington Mystics in Defensive Grind

The Toronto Tempo came up just short in a low-scoring battle at home, falling 68-65 to the Washington Mystics on May 9, 2026. In a game defined by relentless defense and second-half adjustments, the visiting Mystics managed to escape with a narrow victory in front of a spirited Toronto crowd.

Match Overview

Neither team found consistent offensive rhythm early. The Tempo, playing in just their second WNBA season, relied on strong interior defense to keep the game close. Washington countered with veteran poise, using timely three-point shooting to build a slim 34-31 halftime lead. The third quarter turned into a slugfest, with both sides shooting under 35 percent from the field. Toronto clawed back to tie the game at 57 with five minutes left, but the Mystics answered with a 6-0 run that proved decisive.

Key Moments

Third-quarter defense: Washington held Toronto to just 12 points in the third, forcing four turnovers that led to fast-break opportunities.
Clutch free throws: Mystics guard Ariel Atkins sank two free throws with 12 seconds left to push the lead to 68-65, sealing the win.
Missed opportunity: Tempo guard Kia Nurse had a clean look at a game-tying three in the final seconds, but the shot rimmed out.

Standout Players

For Washington, forward Elena Delle Donne led all scorers with 22 points and 9 rebounds, showing her seasoned ability to create shots in tight windows. Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud added 11 points and 7 assists, controlling the tempo during critical stretches. Toronto was paced by center Alanna Smith, who posted 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Guard Jaylyn Sherrod chipped in 12 points off the bench, providing energy in the second half.

Season Impact

The win improved Washington’s early-season record to 4-2, keeping them in the upper half of the WNBA standings. Toronto dropped to 2-4, but the Tempo showed they can hang with established contenders on the defensive end. Head coach Noelle Quinn noted after the game that "holding a team like Washington to 68 points is a step forward," even as the offense continues to search for consistency.