Sabally's career night lifts Toronto Tempo over Sky
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CHICAGO — Nyara Sabally scored a career-high 29 points and Marina Mabrey added 24 points with seven assists as the Toronto Tempo defeated the Chicago Sky 111-104 on Wednesday night. Toronto built a 55-48 halftime lead through efficient shooting and first-half rebounding, and key contributions from Brittney Sykes and Maria Conde supplemented the Tempo offense.
The Sky closed to 98-96 with 3:33 remaining, but Toronto answered with an 8-2 run highlighted by a Mabrey step-back and a Sabally three with 1:43 left, securing the margin. The win moved Toronto to 4-4 while Chicago fell to 3-4; individual statlines included Sydney Taylor's season-high 27 and Skylar Diggins' 23 points and nine assists.
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Timeline
- 1. Prior to game: Tempo entered with a 3-4 record; Sky at 3-3.
- 2. First half (Wednesday): Toronto led 55-48 after strong shooting and rebounding.
- 3. Late fourth quarter: Chicago cut lead to 98-96 with 3:33 remaining.
- 4. Final minutes: Toronto executed an 8-2 run; Mabrey and Sabally hit key shots.
- 5. Postgame: Final score 111-104; Tempo improve to 4-4, Sky noted at 3-4.
Why it matters
This game shows the resilience of the Toronto Tempo. Even when the Sky threatened a comeback, they held firm. If you're a Tempo fan, it's a sign of a team that can handle pressure. If you have kids in sports, it's a teachable moment about perseverance.
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