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The Toronto Tempo attracted 20,996 fans to its first game in Montreal, where Marina Mabrey, Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard shone, and veteran Kayla Alexander made a notable return.
Angel Reese’s 17 rebounds, including a franchise‑best 11 on the offensive glass, powered the Atlanta Dream to a 102‑77 win over the Toronto Tempo, a performance that also saw Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard add crucial contributions.
The past week in Canadian sport delivered a blend of disappointment and unexpected triumphs, as the nation’s teams navigated international tournaments and professional leagues.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
The Portland Fire sit at 4‑3 under defense‑first coach Alex Sarama, while the Toronto Tempo rely on a high‑scoring backcourt led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.