Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada (Las Vegas Aces’ home arena).
Tip-off: 10:00 p.m. ET.
TV/Streaming: ION, TSN (Canada), and WNBA League Pass.
Current Player Rosters
Toronto Tempo (6th in Eastern Conference, expansion team):
Guards: Kiki Rice, Kia Nurse, Julie Allemand (limited), Marina Mabrey (limited), Kiana Williams.
Forwards: Isabelle Harrison, Laura Juskaite, Maria Conde (limited), Temi Fagbenle, Ornella Bankole.
Other contributors: Recent performers include Kiki Rice (recent 24-point outing) and Isabelle Harrison. The roster has been heavily depleted by injuries throughout the inaugural season, forcing heavy reliance on remaining depth and international talent. Coach: Sandy Brondello.
Las Vegas Aces (3rd in Western Conference, defending champions, playoff-clinching form):
Guards: Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans (limited), others.
Forwards/Centers: A’ja Wilson (MVP candidate, ~26 PPG / 9+ RPG), Stephanie Talbot, Brianna Turner, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus.
Depth includes Kierstan Bell and others. High-powered, experienced core led by Wilson’s two-way dominance and Young/Gray playmaking. Coach: Becky Hammon.
Injury Reports
Toronto Tempo: Severely short-handed. Nyara Sabally (calf, out); Maria Conde (calf/not injury related in some reports, out); Julie Allemand (head, out); Marina Mabrey (hip/adductor, out, re-evaluated in weeks); Brittney Sykes (foot, out for season); Aneesah Morrow (knee, out for season). Multiple key contributors sidelined long-term, leaving a thin active roster.
Las Vegas Aces: NaLyssa Smith (leg, out for season — non-contact injury suffered in the recent game vs. Tempo); Dana Evans (leg, out/questionable); Janiah Barker (leg, out for season). A’ja Wilson and core rotation expected available, though Smith’s absence increases Wilson’s load.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto Tempo (last 10: roughly 1-9, currently on a 2-game losing streak): Recent results include losses to Seattle (78-90), Las Vegas (78-88), and earlier defeats to Washington and Indiana, with a lone win over Portland. They average around 78–87 PPG but struggle defensively (~93–94 points allowed) and on the road (poor away record). Shooting efficiency and depth issues have been consistent problems.
Las Vegas Aces (last 10: solid, recent wins including over Tempo): Strong form with a win at Toronto (88-78, Wilson 27 points) and other victories; mixed but competitive results against top teams. They average ~90+ PPG with elite efficiency (~48% FG) and strong rebounding/defense. Home record is solid (around 12-7).
Series History
Las Vegas has dominated the 2026 meetings. The Aces won 109-83 earlier (July) and 88-78 on August 23 in Toronto/Vancouver (Wilson 27 points, Young 21). Toronto has been competitive at times but lacks the firepower and health to sustain against the Aces’ talent. This is the third meeting of the season, with Las Vegas seeking a sweep of recent matchups.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
A’ja Wilson vs. Toronto frontcourt (Harrison, Juskaite, limited depth): Wilson’s scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking should dominate the paint and glass against a depleted Tempo interior.
Jackie Young / Chelsea Gray vs. Tempo perimeter (Rice, Nurse, limited Mabrey/Allemand): Young’s scoring versatility and Gray’s playmaking create mismatches; Tempo must contain transition and three-point looks.
Tempo scorers (Rice, Harrison, Nurse) vs. Aces defense: Toronto needs efficient shooting and secondary creation to stay close, but Las Vegas’s overall defensive structure and experience limit opportunities.
Overall, the Aces hold clear advantages in star power, depth (despite Smith’s absence), experience, and two-way play.
Betting Trends
Las Vegas’s home dominance, recent head-to-head success, and Toronto’s severe injury issues drive the large number. Previous meetings have seen the Aces cover or win comfortably. Tempo has shown some ATS value as big underdogs when competitive, but health concerns limit that.
GAME ODDS
Toronto Tempo 176
Las Vegas Aces – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 27, 2026
