The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Toronto Tempo 101-69 on August 29, 2026, securing a home victory in Phoenix, Arizona, according to box score data from ESPN. The win brings the Mercury’s record to 14-26 on the WNBA season, while the Tempo drop to 11-29.
Offensive Efficiency Drives Phoenix Victory
The Mercury shot 48 percent from the field, converting 37 of 77 field goal attempts, according to ESPN team statistics. Phoenix also capitalized from beyond the arc, shooting 44 percent by hitting 15 of 34 three-point shots. Shay Ciezki led the Mercury scoring effort with 15 points, shooting 6 of 12 from the field alongside 2 of 2 from the free-throw line, while Noémie Brochant added 15 points, 4 steals, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Ball movement fueled the Mercury offense throughout the matchup. According to ESPN game leaders, Alyssa Thomas recorded 12 assists with only 2 turnovers in 22 minutes of play. Phoenix controlled the game flow for 98 percent of the contest and built a lead as large as 47 points.
Toronto Struggles to Find Rhythm
The Toronto Tempo struggled to find offensive consistency against the Phoenix defense, shooting 37 percent from the field on 23-of-62 shooting, according to ESPN. The Tempo converted just 4 of 22 three-point attempts for an 18 percent clip from long range. Turnovers further hindered Toronto’s chances, as the team committed 16 turnovers compared to 9 for Phoenix.
Despite the team’s shooting struggles, Isabelle Harrison led the Tempo with 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5 of 15 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line, as reported in the ESPN box score. Guard Kayla Rice added 5 assists while logging 8 turnovers in 28 minutes.
Standings Context and Upcoming Play
Following the August 29 contest, the Phoenix Mercury sit in the Western Conference standings with a 14-26 record, while the Toronto Tempo stand at 11-29 in the Eastern Conference, according to official WNBA standings published by ESPN. The game marked the final regular-season meeting between the two franchises for the year, with Phoenix winning the season series 2-1.
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