Toronto Tempo Wins First Franchise Game vs. Seattle 86-73

Toronto Tempo secured its first victory in franchise history, defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Tuesday night behind Marina Mabrey's 26 points and six 3-pointers. In other action, the Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 in Uncasville, Connecticut, while the Chicago Sky held off the Golden State Valkyries 69-63 in San Francisco.

Mabrey led Toronto's decisive surge, combining with Maria Conde for 14 points during an 18-6 run in the third quarter that gave the Tempo a 65-56 lead. She added eight points in the first six minutes of the fourth, including two 3-pointers about a minute apart, the second from near half-court, pushing the advantage to 81-71. Seattle managed just one field goal over the final six minutes. Brittney Sykes contributed 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Toronto, Conde added 16 points off the bench, and rookie first-round pick Kiki Rice scored 12. For Seattle, Dominique Malonga finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, Stefanie Dolson had 16 points, and Jade Melbourne recorded 14 points and six assists. The Storm shot 50 percent from the field and 6 of 13 from 3-point range in the first half to lead 45-44 at halftime.