Aces vs Tempo WNBA game
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The gist
Las Vegas Aces (25-13) visit Toronto Tempo (11-25) on Aug 23, 2026, as 13.5-point road favorites. The Tempo snapped a 12-game losing streak but face heavy injury woes.
Background
The Las Vegas Aces, defending champions, have clinched a playoff berth and own the second-best road record in the league. The Toronto Tempo are in their inaugural season and have struggled, sitting at 11-25, but recently ended a 12-game losing streak with a win over Portland. The game is part of the WNBA regular season, with playoff implications for the Aces as they aim to secure seeding.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Toronto Tempo lose to Indiana Fever 101-95, extending their losing streak.
- Aug 19, 2026Tempo lose to Washington Mystics 93-82.
- Aug 21, 2026Tempo snap their 12-game losing streak with a win over Portland Fire, led by Isabelle Harrison's 25 points and 10 rebounds.
- Aug 23, 2026Aces (25-13) face Tempo (11-25) at Rogers Arena in Vancouver; Aces are 13.5-point favorites. Tempo have multiple key players out due to injury.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Covers.com analyst Eric Rosales predicts the Aces will cover the spread, citing Toronto's injury woes as too much to overcome.
- Bears
- The Tempo's recent win shows they can compete, but their depleted roster (multiple starters out) makes an upset unlikely.
Still unverified
Injury reports vary by source: one lists Marina Mabrey as out, another does not list her as injured. The exact status of some players is uncertain.