What happened: The Toronto Tempo built an early 8-5 advantage over Golden State. Isabelle Harrison drove the initial scoring surge to establish the offensive rhythm.
Why it matters: Toronto entered the contest seeking to snap a two-game losing skid. The matchup pits the Tempo's high-scoring attack against the Valkyries' top-ranked defense.
By the numbers: Golden State brought a 16-7 record and a five-game winning streak into the game, yielding just 76.7 points per night. Toronto held a 9-13 mark while averaging 88.4 points offensively.
What to watch: The Tempo will try to sustain their scoring pace. Golden State looks to tighten its defensive rotations as the game continues.