Toronto Tempo heads to Washington after 38‑point win over Connecticut Sun

The Toronto Tempo defeated the Connecticut Sun 106–102 in overtime, with Brittney Sykes scoring a game‑high 38 points. The win moved Toronto to a 7‑5 record (3‑2 in the Eastern Conference) and improved its scoring average to 89.9 points per game.

Following the victory, the Tempo travel to Washington to face the Mystics, who sit at 4‑6 (3‑3 Eastern). The upcoming matchup will be the second meeting of the season; Washington won the first game 68–65. Both teams are competitive in close games, with Washington holding a 2‑1 record in games decided by three points or fewer and Toronto posting a 3‑2 record against Eastern Conference opponents.

Key performers include Toronto’s Sykes, averaging 21.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals, and Washington’s Sonia Citron, who averages 17.1 points while shooting 51.6% from the field. Injury updates note that Toronto’s Temi Fagbenle (shoulder) and Kiki Rice (ankle) are day‑to‑day, while Washington’s Kiki Iriafen (ankle) is also day‑to‑day.