Aces Dominate Tempo in WNBA Showdown
Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Michelob ULTRA Arena
Las Vegas Aces 93, Toronto Tempo 73, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Toronto Tempo vs Las Vegas Aces?
Las Vegas Aces beat Toronto Tempo 93-73 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Toronto Tempo vs Las Vegas Aces?
Las Vegas Aces were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Las Vegas Aces secured a decisive victory over the Toronto Tempo, finishing the game with a score of 93-73. This win marked the Aces' third consecutive victory against the Tempo in their current series, which they now lead 3-0. The game took place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, where the Aces have demonstrated a strong home advantage throughout the season.
In their last ten games, the Aces have recorded a 6-4 record, currently on a two-game winning streak. They averaged 88.0 points scored while allowing 87.7 points per game during this stretch. Their most recent matches included a notable 101-78 win against the Connecticut Sun and an earlier victory over the Tempo on August 23, where they won 88-78. At home, the Aces have a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 88.2 points scored and 84.2 points allowed.
Conversely, the Toronto Tempo has struggled significantly, with a dismal 1-9 record in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 84.1 points scored and allowed 93.7 points per game during this span. Their only win in the last ten games came against the Portland Fire, where they triumphed 82-79. The Tempo's away record is particularly concerning, as they have lost all seven of their most recent away games.
In terms of previous meetings, the Aces have consistently outperformed the Tempo this season, winning all three encounters. In addition to the recent 93-73 victory, they also defeated the Tempo 109-83 on July 21 and 88-78 on August 23.
The injury report for both teams highlighted several key absences. For the Aces, Ta'Niya Latson and NaLyssa Smith were both out, with Smith's absence attributed to a leg injury. The Tempo faced an even more challenging situation, as they were missing Maria Conde, Julie Allemand, Marina Mabrey, Aneesah Morrow, and Brittney Sykes, all of whom were out due to various reasons, including injuries and non-injury related issues.
The betting market reflected the Aces' dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 16.5-point favorites, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 175.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under, showcasing a competitive outlook on the overall scoring.
Conditions for the game were favorable, with no adverse weather conditions impacting the indoor arena. Fans and analysts alike were keenly watching the performance of A'ja Wilson, who continued to be a pivotal player for the Aces, contributing significantly to their scoring efforts.
As the game progressed, the Aces maintained control, showcasing their offensive prowess. Key moments included A'ja Wilson making crucial shots in the fourth quarter, extending their lead and ultimately sealing the win. The Tempo struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short against the Aces' strong defense and efficient offense.
Overall, the Aces' victory underscores their position as a formidable force in the league, while the Tempo will need to regroup and address their ongoing challenges as they look to improve their performance in future matchups.
What we said beforehand
The Las Vegas Aces, with a strong home record of 26-13, are set to face the Toronto Tempo, who have struggled with an away record of 11-27. This matchup takes place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 29, 2026, at 02:00 UTC. The Aces currently lead the series against the Tempo 2-0, having won both previous meetings this season, including a recent victory on August 23, where they defeated Toronto 88-78.
In their last five games, the Aces have a record of 3-2. They secured wins against the Washington Mystics (83-76), Connecticut Sun (101-78), and most recently, the Tempo. However, they also faced losses against the Minnesota Lynx (87-92) and the Atlanta Dream (82-97). The Aces have averaged 88.2 points scored and allowed 84.2 points in their last five games. At home, they have a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 88.0 points scored and 87.7 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Tempo have been struggling, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games. They recently lost to the Seattle Storm (78-90) and the Aces, but did manage a win against the Portland Fire (82-79). In their last five games, the Tempo have averaged 83.0 points scored and 90.2 points allowed. Their away record has been particularly poor, standing at 0-7 in their last seven away games.
In terms of injuries, the Aces will be without Ta'Niya Latson and NaLyssa Smith, both ruled out, while A'ja Wilson is listed as day-to-day with a back issue. The Tempo are facing significant challenges as well, with Nyara Sabally, Maria Conde, Julie Allemand, Marina Mabrey, and Aneesah Morrow all ruled out for the game.
The betting market reflects the Aces' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at LV -13.5 and the total at 173.5. The moneyline shows the Aces at -1000.0 and the Tempo at 650.0, indicating a significant expectation of a Las Vegas victory.
As for conditions, fans can expect a competitive atmosphere at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, where the Aces will look to capitalize on their home advantage. Viewers should watch for A'ja Wilson's performance, as she leads the Aces with an average of 26.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, despite her uncertain status. The Tempo will need to find a way to overcome their injury woes and improve their scoring efficiency if they hope to challenge the Aces.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LV -16.5 | 175.5 o -115 / u -105 | Toronto Tempo +1000 · Las Vegas Aces -1800 |
Injury report
- Ta'Niya LatsonOutCoach's DecisionLas Vegas Aces
- NaLyssa SmithOutLegLas Vegas Aces
- Maria CondeOutNot Injury RelatedToronto Tempo
- Julie AllemandOutHeadToronto Tempo
- Marina MabreyOutHipToronto Tempo
- Aneesah MorrowOutKneeToronto Tempo
- Brittney SykesOutFootToronto Tempo
Leaders
- PointsA'ja Wilson27Las Vegas Aces
- AssistsJackie Young8Las Vegas Aces
- ReboundsA'ja Wilson8Las Vegas Aces
- PointsIsabelle Harrison15Toronto Tempo
- AssistsIsabelle Harrison4Toronto Tempo
- ReboundsLaura Juskaite8Toronto Tempo
Recent form
Las Vegas Aces
Last 10: 6-4Streak W288 scored · 87.7 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W88-78at Toronto TempoAug 23
- W101-78vs Connecticut SunAug 21
- L82-97vs Atlanta DreamAug 19
- L87-92vs Minnesota LynxAug 16
- W83-76vs Washington MysticsAug 14
- W86-76vs Washington MysticsAug 12
- L71-111at New York LibertyAug 9
- L87-98at Minnesota LynxAug 8
- W86-84at Indiana FeverAug 6
- W109-87at Atlanta DreamAug 3
Toronto Tempo
Last 10: 1-9Streak L284.1 scored · 93.7 allowed per game0-7 away
- L78-90at Seattle StormAug 27
- L78-88vs Las Vegas AcesAug 23
- W82-79vs Portland FireAug 22
- L82-93at Washington MysticsAug 19
- L95-101vs Indiana FeverAug 18
- L88-94at Dallas WingsAug 13
- L95-107at Atlanta DreamAug 11
- L83-97at Portland FireAug 7
- L81-92at Golden State ValkyriesAug 5
- L79-96at Golden State ValkyriesAug 3
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
Box score
| Stat | Toronto Tempo | Las Vegas Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-67 | 32-75 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 10-28 | 10-33 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 30 |
| Free throws | 9-13 | 19-21 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 28 |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 36 |
| Fouls | 22 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 4 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Quarter39-55Chelsea Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Quarter39-56Chelsea Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter41-56Laura Juskaite makes layup (Isabelle Harrison assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-58A'ja Wilson makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-60Chelsea Gray makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-62Jackie Young makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter43-62Isabelle Harrison makes layup (Teonni Key assists)
- 3rd Quarter44-62Isabelle Harrison makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter46-62Laura Juskaite makes driving layup (Isabelle Harrison assists)
- 3rd Quarter49-62Kiana Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Teonni Key assists)
- 3rd Quarter49-64Chelsea Gray makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter49-65Chelsea Gray makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter49-67A'ja Wilson makes 7-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter51-67Laura Juskaite makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter51-68Jackie Young makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter51-69Jackie Young makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-69Laura Juskaite makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 3rd Quarter54-69Laura Juskaite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-70Jackie Young makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-71Jackie Young makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-71Teonni Key makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-74Jewell Loyd makes 22-foot jump bank shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 4th Quarter55-76Brianna Turner makes 3-foot layup (Dana Evans assists)
- 4th Quarter58-76Kia Nurse makes 23-foot three point jumper (Teonni Key assists)
- 4th Quarter58-78Brianna Turner makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter60-78Kiki Rice makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter60-80Dana Evans makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter60-82Chelsea Gray makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter62-82Isabelle Harrison makes 17-foot jumper (Ornella Bankole assists)
- 4th Quarter62-84A'ja Wilson makes layup (Chelsea Gray assists)
- 4th Quarter62-87Stephanie Talbot makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chelsea Gray assists)
- 4th Quarter63-87Kiki Rice makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter64-87Kiki Rice makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter64-89A'ja Wilson makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter64-90A'ja Wilson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter66-90Teonni Key makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter69-90Kia Nurse makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ornella Bankole assists)
- 4th Quarter71-90Ornella Bankole makes running layup (Zaay Green assists)
- 4th Quarter71-93Kierstan Bell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mai Yamamoto assists)
- 4th Quarter73-93Zaay Green makes driving layup (Kiana Williams assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Las Vegas Aces, below favours Toronto Tempo.
Venue
- Michelob ULTRA ArenaLas Vegas, NV
- Attendance10523
- OfficialsAngelica Suffren, Angel Kent, Ken Jones
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