WNBA Game Preview: Toronto Tempo (10-22) vs. Dallas Wings (19-14)

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College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: USA Network, KFAA, TSN (streaming via Fubo/League Pass where available)

This is the third meeting of the season between the teams. The Wings swept the first two (89-76 and 108-95 in July). Dallas is trying to snap a three-game losing streak; Toronto is mired in a nine-game skid and sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Current Player Rosters / Key Contributors

Toronto Tempo key players: Marina Mabrey (leading scorer, ~21 PPG), Julie Allemand (playmaking), Isabelle Harrison / Nyara Sabally (frontcourt), Kia Nurse, Kiki Rice, Laura Juskaite. Offense relies heavily on Mabrey’s scoring punch.

Dallas Wings key players: Paige Bueckers (~20–21 PPG, 6+ APG), Arike Ogunbowale (scoring threat), Jessica Shepard (when healthy, rebounding/assists leader), Azzi Fudd, Alysha Clark. Strong perimeter play and interior presence when healthy.

Injury Reports

Toronto Tempo:

Brittney Sykes (G): Out (foot) — long-term absence.

Julie Allemand (G): Questionable (thigh).

Maria Conde (F): Questionable (calf).
Depth in the backcourt and wing is impacted.

Dallas Wings:

Jessica Shepard (F): Out (ankle).

Alysha Clark (F): Questionable (back).

Azzi Fudd (G): Questionable (knee; returned to full practice).
Frontcourt and perimeter depth tested, but Bueckers remains the focal point.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups

Marina Mabrey vs. Dallas perimeter defenders (Bueckers/Ogunbowale): Mabrey’s scoring volume will be key for Toronto’s offense.

Paige Bueckers vs. Toronto’s defense: Bueckers can exploit mismatches in scoring and facilitating, especially with Shepard out.

Frontcourt battles involving Harrison/Sabally against Dallas bigs.

Toronto’s defense has struggled (allowing high points and threes); Dallas’ scoring depth should create advantages.

Recent Team Forms

Toronto Tempo: 0-9 in last 9 / poor overall (10-22); defensive issues and road struggles (4-10 or worse away). High-scoring losses recently.

Dallas Wings: 0-3 in last 3 / 19-14 overall; competitive but inconsistent lately. Stronger at home and better overall efficiency.

Series History

Dallas leads the 2026 season series 2-0, winning both earlier matchups by double digits. Wings have the clear head-to-head edge.

Betting Trends

Over has hit frequently in Tempo road games.

GAME ODDS

Toronto Tempo                 184

Dallas Wings                      – 10

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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