Sabally's career night lifts Toronto Tempo over Sky
PUBLISHED May 27, 2026, 11:03 PM ET
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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.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Prior to game: Tempo entered with a 3-4 record; Sky at 3-3.
- First half (Wednesday): Toronto led 55-48 after strong shooting and rebounding.
- Late fourth quarter: Chicago cut lead to 98-96 with 3:33 remaining.
- Final minutes: Toronto executed an 8-2 run; Mabrey and Sabally hit key shots.
- Postgame: Final score 111-104; Tempo improve to 4-4, Sky noted at 3-4.
News Intelligence
- 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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The Toronto Tempo benefited from Nyara Sabally's career-high scoring and balanced team shooting, which produced the victory and improved the team's record and momentum.
The Chicago Sky suffered the loss despite strong individual performances from Sydney Taylor, Skylar Diggins and Natasha Cloud, which left the Sky trailing in late-game execution and with a 3-4 record.
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