The Atlanta Dream defeated the Toronto Tempo 111-92 on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Toronto's record dropped to 10-15 as turnovers and defensive struggles hurt the home team.
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Atlanta capitalized on Toronto's mistakes and physical mismatches, dominating inside with 60 points in the paint. The Dream completed a season sweep over the Tempo.
Hillmon and Mabrey Lead Scoring
Naz Hillmon led Atlanta with 24 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting. Marina Mabrey paced Toronto with a game-high 26 points.
Toronto coach Sandy Brondello expressed frustration with the team's ball movement before the game. She called the previous performance against Washington "terrible."
Despite trailing only 48-47 at halftime, the Tempo allowed a 13-4 run to open the third quarter. Disagreements with officiating and costly turnovers derailed Toronto's rhythm.
"We were still in the locker room," Brondello said of the slow start after halftime. "We were just not locked in, and they got some easy baskets."
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Brondello noted the team's potential when moving the ball effectively. She emphasized an inside-out attack as key to creating advantages.
"I think we try and force things," Brondello said of the offensive struggles during Atlanta's surge. She added that forced plays led to runouts for Atlanta.
Toronto forward Nyara Sabally left the game with 3:16 remaining after a collision with Angel Reese. Brondello said Sabally hurt her ribs and the severity is unknown.
The Tempo welcomed back center Temi Fagbenle after a 12-game absence due to a right shoulder injury and concussion.
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Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice remain sidelined.
