Tempo visit Mystics to open WNBA Wednesday doubleheader

Minnesota faces Golden State in the late matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Wednesday hoops are on the way 🍿 The action tips at 7:30pm/ET with a two-game slate on deck! 📺 Tempo-Mystics | 7:30pm/ Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Washington Mystics host the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday to tip off a two-game WNBA schedule. The nightcap features the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Golden State Valkyries.

Why it matters: Washington enters the matchup at 22-14 after claiming a recent 79-74 victory. Toronto arrives on an 11-game losing streak, dropping to 10-25 overall and seeking its first win since late June.

By the numbers: The Mystics have won all three matchups against the Tempo this year, most recently securing a 79-62 victory on July 14. Washington is listed as an for the fourth meeting, with the game total set at 168.5.

What to watch: Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on League Pass in Washington. Coverage shifts to USA Network at 10 p.m. ET for the Lynx and Valkyries.

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