The Toronto Tempo are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in an interconference matchup.
Toronto enters Thursday’s game with a 10-20 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Valkyries Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Valkyries, Nyara Sabally led the way for the Tempo as she recorded 21 points, six rebounds and three assists while Maria Conde added 17 points, six rebounds and four assists of her own.
The Tempo will try to bounce back and snap their seven-game losing streak Thursday as they face off against a struggling Fire team on the road.
Portland enters Thursday’s contest with an 11-19 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday afternoon, which marked their fifth consecutive loss.
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Bridget Carleton led the way for the Fire in Sunday’s loss as she ended the game with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Carla Leite recorded 21 points and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Tempo Injury Report: Will Marina Mabrey Play?
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The Tempo have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including guard Marina Mabrey.
Toronto has listed Mabrey as questionable due to a neck injury and while she was able to return from a one-game absence in Tuesday’s loss, she is in danger of missing Thursday’s matchup.
The Tempo have ruled out Brittney Sykes due to a left plantar fascia injury that has sidelined her since June 19 and there is still no timetable for her return.
Fire Injury Report: Will Bridget Carleton, Teja Oblak Play?
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The Fire have four players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Carleton and Teja Oblak.
Portland has listed Carleton as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a right foot injury.
The Fire have listed Oblak as doubtful due to a left knee injury and she is expected to miss her first game since May 29.
Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sania Feagin have also been ruled out as they will both miss the remainder of the season with torn left ACLs.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Tempo and Fire from Portland at 10 p.m. ET.
