Overview
- A’ja Wilson was listed as questionable with a back issue but played Sunday and produced 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Las Vegas’s 88-78 road win over Toronto.
- Las Vegas must now await further tests after starter NaLyssa Smith suffered a non-contact left-knee injury late in the third quarter and was helped off the court unable to bear weight.
- Toronto coach Sandy Brondello confirmed Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow will miss the rest of the season and said All-Star Marina Mabrey will be re-evaluated in a few weeks.
- The Tempo fielded only eight players for the game after missing multiple regulars to injury and activated a development player to reach the minimum roster for the contest.
- The injuries sharpen immediate stakes: Las Vegas balances protecting players and chasing a higher playoff seed while Toronto’s inaugural campaign ends short of the postseason because of persistent health losses.