Toronto Tempo host the New York Liberty on July 12 with a clear recent storyline hanging over the matchup: Marina Mabrey scored 34 points in Toronto’s 108-95 loss to the Dallas Wings. It is the second meeting between the teams this season, and the first one went New York’s way in a 97-82 win on June 3.
The Liberty enter at 13-10 overall and 8-1 in Eastern Conference play, which helps explain why they have been one of the tougher teams for Toronto to chase. The Tempo are 9-13 overall and 4-6 in conference games, so this meeting carries real weight for both sides as the season moves forward.
What each team has shown so far
New York’s early conference record stands out, especially compared with Toronto’s more uneven stretch against Eastern Conference opponents. The Liberty also have the more stable profile in the numbers listed here, while Toronto’s recent results have included the high-scoring Mabrey performance but not the win it needed against Dallas.
That makes this matchup about more than just the rematch. Toronto is trying to turn individual production into a better team result, while New York is trying to keep its conference edge intact.
Injury notes for both teams
There are also injury concerns on both sides. For Toronto, the available status notes list one player as day to day and another as out. For New York, the notes list one player as day to day and three players as out.
That matters in a game like this because lineup availability can shape how much pressure falls on the main scorers and how each team handles the middle stretches of the game. If Toronto gets another strong scoring night from Mabrey, it can make the Liberty work harder than they did in the first meeting. If New York brings its conference form, it will be in position to control the matchup again.
Either way, Liberty Vs Tempo now has a simple frame: one team is trying to stay near the top of the conference race, and the other is looking for a statement response after a 34-point individual performance in a loss.
