Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction
Phoenix Mercury
Toronto Tempo
Can Phoenix Mercury outclass Toronto Tempo?
- Phoenix Mercury averages 89.5 points per game.
- Toronto Tempo Averages 89.0 points per game.
- In the last five matches Phoenix Mercury have won 1 lost 4, Toronto Tempo has won 1 lost 4.
Phoenix Mercury to win and cover the spread (-9).
| Tournament: | WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Ai Score |
| Venue: | Mortgage Matchup Center |
| Tip Off: | 07:30:00 |
Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.22 | 4.20 |
Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo Match Prediction & Analysis
Phoenix Mercury host Toronto Tempo on 30 August in a matchup between two teams looking to recover from recent defeats. Phoenix will rely on Alyssa Thomas’ all-around play and Kahleah Copper’s scoring, while Toronto will look to Kiki Rice and their three-point shooting to challenge the Mercury.
The Phoenix Mercury rank 7th in the Western Conference with 13 wins and 26 losses, while Toronto Tempo rank 6th in the Eastern with 11 wins and 28 losses.
Over their last two meetings, Phoenix Mercury won 1 with 1 loss, leaving the Toronto Tempo with 1 win and 1 loss.
Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Cooper | 21.3 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.8/0.1 |
| Kiki Rice | 12.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 0.8/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Phoenix Mercury Preview
Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics in a closely contested game.
Kahleah Cooper drove the game forward, scoring 35 points, 4 rebounds, Natasha Mack added 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 blocks. Lexi Held put up 8 points, 3 steals. Alyssa Thomas defended the paint with 4 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists.
Offensively, the Phoenix Mercury scored 40.9% from the field goal, including 29.4% from the three-point line and 77.8% from the free throw line, with 18 assists. Defensively, they fell short on the board 35-29, with 5 steals, and 10 blocks.
The 73–80 loss to Washington will put Phoenix under pressure in their next game. They struggled to close out another competitive contest, with Washington producing a decisive fourth-quarter run. Phoenix will need better late-game execution, defensive consistency and continued scoring from Kahleah Copper to bounce back.
Toronto Tempo Preview
Toronto Tempo suffered a 90–78 defeat to the Seattle Storm on August 26.
Kiki Rice came up big offensively, contributing 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, while teammate Laura Juskaite added 14 points, 3 assists, 9 rebounds. Temi Fagbenle with 8 points, 5 rebounds. Isabelle Harrison defended the paint with 14 rebounds, 17 points, 2 steals.
Offensively, the Toronto Tempo shot 37.1% from the field including 15.4% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 78.6%, with 14 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 43-37, with 7 steals, 1 block.
The 90–78 loss to Seattle will add pressure on Toronto ahead of their next game. The Tempo were competitive for much of the contest but struggled to contain Seattle late. With key players already sidelined, Toronto will need stronger defensive consistency, efficient shooting and greater contributions from their remaining rotation.
Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kahleah Copper |
| SG | Monique Akoa Makani |
| SF | Alyssa Thomas |
| PF | DeWanna Bonner |
| C | Noemie Brochant |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kiki Rice |
| SG | Isabelle Harrison |
| SF | Laura Juskaite |
| PF | Maria Conde |
| C | Temi Fagbenle |
PHOENIX MERCURY vs TORONTO TEMPO
Winning PredictionPhoenix have the home-court advantage and should have the stronger overall lineup. Toronto have several key players unavailable, which could limit their offensive options. The Mercury’s experience and depth should help them control the game, although Toronto have enough scoring ability to make it competitive. We are backing the Phoenix Mercury to win.
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