Sabally Drops Career-High 29 as Toronto Tempo Outlast Sky 111-104

Summary:

• Nyara Sabally scored a career-high 29 points in Toronto’s win.
• Marina Mabrey added 24 points and seven assists as Tempo shot 56%.
• Toronto pulled away late after Chicago cut the lead in the fourth quarter.

Nyara Sabally had the best scoring night of her career with 29 points as the Toronto Tempo defeated the Chicago Sky 111-104 on Wednesday night. The fast-paced game was defined by strong shooting and late-game execution.

Tempo Set the Tone Early

Sabally was highly efficient throughout, finishing 11 of 14 from the field, while Marina Mabrey added 24 points and seven assists to help guide Toronto through a tense fourth quarter. 

The Tempo shot 56% overall, with Sabally, Mabrey and Maria Conde each contributing three three-pointers in a balanced offensive effort.

Chicago briefly threatened late in the game, cutting Toronto’s lead to 98-96 with just over three minutes remaining. 

However, the Tempo responded with an 8-2 run to regain control. Mabrey hit a step-back jumper to steady the team before Nayara Sabally extended the lead with a three-pointer that effectively sealed the result.

Nyara Sabally doing it ALL 😤

She has a career-high 25 PTS!

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Brittney Sykes added 20 points, while rookie Kiki Rice impressed with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Conde provided a valuable spark off the bench with 12 points as Toronto improved its record to 4-4.

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Chicago’s Taylor Scored 27 Points

Chicago was led by Sydney Taylor, who scored a season-high 27 points. Skylar Diggins contributed 23 points and nine assists, while Natasha Cloud added 18 points and nine assists in a strong but ultimately unsuccessful effort for the Sky.

Toronto set the tone early, building a 55-48 halftime lead after shooting 58 percent in the first half and dominating the boards. The Tempo then opened the third quarter with an 11-4 run to stretch their advantage to 66-52.

The win continues Toronto’s momentum as they prepare to host Seattle on Saturday, while Chicago remains at home to face Minnesota in their next outing.