Atlanta Dream Set to Clash with Toronto Tempo After Mabrey's Stellar Performance

The Atlanta Dream (8-4, 3-2 Eastern Conference) are preparing to take on the Toronto Tempo (7-6, 3-3 Eastern Conference) this Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT in Toronto. The matchup follows an impressive 27-point effort from Marina Mabrey, although the Tempo fell short in a narrow 86-85 defeat against the Washington Mystics last time out.

Toronto has struggled in close games this season, with a disappointing 0-2 record in matchups decided by a single possession. Meanwhile, Atlanta has had a solid start in conference play, currently sitting eighth in the WNBA with an average of 85.8 points per game on a shooting percentage of 43.4%.

When looking at field goal statistics, Toronto matches Atlanta's shooting percentage at 43.4%, but they have allowed opponents to shoot 46.2%. On the perimeter, the Dream excel with an average of 8.8 made three-pointers per game, surpassing the 7.5 allowed by the Tempo.

This game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. Key players to watch include Brittney Sykes for the Tempo, who is averaging 21.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals, and Mabrey, who has been averaging 18.2 points over the last ten games. For the Dream, Jordin Canada contributes 11.1 points and 6.7 assists per game, while Allisha Gray has averaged 17.9 points during the same stretch.

Both teams come into this matchup with balanced recent performances. The Tempo have recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games, averaging 91.8 points, while the Dream also stand at 6-4, scoring 86.2 points per game. As for injuries, the Tempo are monitoring Kiki Rice (ankle) and Nyara Sabally (hamstring), while Brionna Jones is sidelined for the Dream due to a knee issue.