Mystics visit Tempo as Toronto navigates injury crisis

The Washington Mystics (11-10) travel to Toronto to face the Tempo (10-13) in an Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The game will be broadcast on MNMT, TSN, and NBA TV.

Toronto enters the contest on a high after Marina Mabrey's 30-point performance led the Tempo to a 93-91 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday. Mabrey, who averages 21.6 points and 3.6 assists per game, has been a key offensive force this season. However, the Tempo will be significantly depleted by injuries, with Kiki Rice ruled out due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain sustained on June 7, Brittney Sykes sidelined for her ninth consecutive game with a left plantar fascia injury, and Temi Fagbenle out with a concussion affecting her fifth straight appearance.

Washington holds several statistical advantages heading into the matchup. The Mystics allow just 84.2 points per game and have a healthy roster, with only Darianna Littlepage-Buggs listed as out due to coach's decision. The team is 7-5 in Eastern Conference play and shot 42.2% from the field over its last 10 games. Shakira Austin leads the Mystics with 14.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. The Mystics average 81.2 points per contest, 10.8 fewer than Toronto typically allows (92.0 points), suggesting a potential scoring mismatch in Washington's favour.

This is the third meeting between the teams this season. In their last matchup on June 12, the Mystics won 86-85, with Lauren Betts recording 18 points while Mabrey scored 27. The Tempo have struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record over their last 10 games, while the Mystics are 6-4 in that span. Oddsmakers favour Washington with a spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -135.