Overview
- Toronto, which beat the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Wednesday, opens a back-to-back at the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, May 15, with coverage on ION and Fubo.
- Marina Mabrey led the win with 26 points, and Brittney Sykes added 18 with eight rebounds and six assists in the franchise’s first victory.
- Toronto’s pressure defense set the tone as Seattle committed 19 turnovers that turned into 26 points, with a 17-2 edge in fast-break scoring and 21 assists on 30 made shots.
- The expansion club sits at 1-1 and is building buzz through strong ticket demand and visibility, including Lilly Singh’s role as an ownership partner and chief hype officer.
- The first-year team is quickly integrating into the WNBA calendar and media mix, moving from a narrow opening loss to a televised road swing that extends its reach beyond Canada.