Washington hosts Toronto to open Wednesday doubleheader

The Mystics hold a 3-0 advantage in the season series.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Let's get it started 😆 The first matchup of the night is between @TempoBasketball and the @WashMystics! Toronto is on t Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Washington Mystics host the Toronto Tempo to open Wednesday's WNBA doubleheader. The visiting Tempo enter the contest on an 11-game losing streak.

Why it matters: Washington enters the matchup aiming to build on its 22-14 record as the postseason approaches. Toronto continues to search for answers amid a prolonged slide that has dropped its record to 10-25. The contest is listed with a 13.5-point

By the numbers: Washington averages 82.4 points per game while allowing 82.8, but defeated Toronto by 17 points in their most recent meeting on July 14. The Tempo are surrendering 94.7 points per game over their 10-25 campaign.

What to watch: Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on League Pass.

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