Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo

**Las Vegas Aces' strong 2026 regular-season form and roster depth heavily favor them against the expansion Toronto Tempo, whose 10-25 record and 12-game losing streak reflect ongoing challenges.** The Aces sit at 24-13 (third in the West) with proven scorers like A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young delivering efficient output, supported by Chelsea Gray’s playmaking and a balanced bench. They dominated an earlier July matchup 109-83, capitalizing on transition opportunities and interior scoring. Toronto, in its inaugural WNBA season, has faced persistent injury absences—including Brittney Sykes (plantar fascia, recently returned), Kiki Rice (ankle), and Nyara Sabally (ribs/calf)—plus coaching suspensions and roster integration issues typical of expansion teams. The Tempo rank near the bottom in defensive efficiency and have dropped most recent contests despite occasional individual efforts fro