Overview
- A'ja Wilson was listed as questionable with a back issue before the matchup and then played to a 27-point, seven-rebound, seven-assist performance in the Aces' 88-78 victory over the Tempo on Sunday.
- Toronto coach Sandy Brondello announced on Sunday that Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and that Marina Mabrey will be re-evaluated in a few weeks with her return uncertain.
- The Tempo entered the game severely short-handed and activated developmental player Ornella Bankole to reach eight available players, and point guard Julie Allemand left the Aces game with a head issue and did not return.
- Las Vegas has already clinched a playoff spot and is pursuing a higher seed, and Wilson's strong history of availability and MVP-level season is shaping how the Aces balance short-term wins with long-term player health.
- Toronto cannot add more players under current hardship rules and will rely on a depleted rotation for the rest of the regular season, a situation that will affect minutes, recovery plans for injured players, and the club's short-term competitiveness.