The Toronto Tempo and Seattle Storm meet tonight in a WNBA game that gives fans a rare live viewing option, with tip-off set for 9 p.m. CT on USA Network. It is also available to stream free online through a DIRECTV trial.
Both teams arrive under pressure. Toronto is 11-26, while Seattle is 7-31, and each side is trying to make something out of a difficult season. That makes this less about form on paper and more about which team can produce enough quality when it matters most.
Kiki Rice and Dominique Malonga are the key names
Toronto will need Kiki Rice to be central to its chance of coming away with a result. The rookie guard is averaging 12 points per game and shooting 37% from 3-point range this season, which gives the Tempo a reliable scoring threat.
Seattle will be looking to Dominique Malonga for a similar impact. She is averaging 17 points per game and eight rebounds per game, a combination that gives the Storm a strong presence at both ends of the floor.
Why this matchup matters tonight
The Tempo come into the game after an 88-78 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, while the Storm were beaten 92-70 by the Dallas Wings in their last outing. Those results underline the challenge for both teams, but they also show why a live broadcast matters for fans who want to see whether either side can turn the page.
For viewers, the key details are simple: Toronto Tempo vs. Seattle Storm starts at 9 p.m. CT, it is on USA Network, and there is a free online option through a DIRECTV trial.
