Location: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN2 / TSN / WNBA League Pass
Venue Profile – Scotiabank Arena
Capacity: ~19,800
Court Type: Hardwood, standard WNBA dimensions
Home‑Court Impact:
Toronto has quickly developed one of the league’s loudest home crowds
Tempo play significantly better at home (6–3)
Phoenix struggles on the road (2–8)
Injury Report
Phoenix Mercury
Diana Taurasi – OUT (hamstring)
Brittney Griner – QUESTIONABLE (ankle soreness)
Natasha Cloud – PROBABLE (knee contusion)
Sophie Cunningham – ACTIVE
Toronto Tempo
Aaliyah Edwards – PROBABLE (shoulder tightness)
Jordin Canada – ACTIVE
Shay Colley – OUT (foot)
No major rotational absences
Team Records & Recent Form
Phoenix Mercury (6–13)
Last 5: 1–4
Road Record: 2–8
Offensive Rating: 98.7 (10th)
Defensive Rating: 105.9 (11th)
Recent Trend: Struggling defensively, especially in transition; inconsistent scoring without Taurasi
Toronto Tempo (9–9)
Last 5: 3–2
Home Record: 6–3
Offensive Rating: 103.4 (6th)
Defensive Rating: 101.1 (7th)
Recent Trend: Improving ball movement, strong rebounding, elite home‑court energy
Series History
All‑Time Series: Toronto leads 2–1 (Tempo joined league in 2026)
Last Meeting (June 8, 2026): Toronto won 89–78 in Phoenix
Key Trend: Toronto’s length and athleticism have given Phoenix major problems
Key Player Matchups
Natasha Cloud (PHX) vs. Jordin Canada (TOR)
Edge: Toronto
Cloud is a strong defender and floor general, but Canada’s speed and ability to pressure the rim have consistently broken Phoenix’s perimeter defense. Canada’s pace sets the tone for Toronto’s transition attack.
Kahleah Copper (PHX) vs. Aaliyah Edwards (TOR)
Edge: Toronto (slightly)
Copper is Phoenix’s most explosive scorer, but Edwards’ length and physicality make her a difficult matchup. If Edwards is fully healthy, she can force Copper into tough mid‑range shots.
Brittney Griner (PHX) vs. Cheyenne Parker‑Tyers (TOR)
Edge: Phoenix (if Griner plays)
Griner remains one of the league’s most dominant interior presences. If she’s limited or out, Phoenix loses its only major advantage in the paint.
Sophie Cunningham (PHX) vs. Kia Nurse (TOR)
Edge: Toronto
Nurse’s two‑way play and improved efficiency give Toronto a reliable perimeter threat. Cunningham is streaky and can be exploited defensively.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Mercury | Tempo | Edge |
| Points per Game | 78.4 | 83.1 | Toronto |
| FG% | 42.1% | 44.8% | Toronto |
| 3PT% | 33.4% | 36.2% | Toronto |
| Rebounding | 33.9 | 37.4 | Toronto |
| Turnovers | 14.8 | 13.1 | Toronto |
| Pace | 96.2 | 98.7 | Toronto |
Toronto wins nearly every statistical category except blocks (Phoenix with Griner).
Betting Trends
Phoenix is 2–8 ATS in their last 10 road games
Toronto is 5–2 ATS in their last 7 home games
Phoenix unders have hit in 6 of last 8
Toronto overs have hit in 4 of last 6
If Griner sits, Phoenix’s offensive efficiency drops by 8.3 points per 100 possessions
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury 176.5
Toronto Tempo – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
