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Seattle Storm host Toronto Tempo amid heavy injuries
The Seattle Storm and Toronto Tempo are set to face each other at Climate Pledge Arena, a matchup between two of the WNBA’s struggling teams. The Storm currently hold the league's worst record at 7-31, while the Tempo sit at 11-26.
The Toronto Tempo enter the game facing significant injury challenges. Leading scorer Marina Mabrey (20.8 PPG) and Brittney Sykes (18.6 PPG) are both sidelined, with Sykes confirmed out for the season. Other unavailable players include Aneesah Morrow and Nyara Sabally. Rookie Kiki Rice is expected to lead the offense.
Seattle also faces roster issues, as guard Natisha Hiedeman is out with a shoulder injury. Rookie Flau’jae Johnson is listed as probable despite an ankle injury. While Toronto has won both previous meetings against Seattle this season, the Storm are fighting to avoid being swept in the season series.