- Matchup: Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Toronto (+6.5)
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The Minnesota Lynx, with a record of 2-2, will face off against the Toronto Tempo (3-2) at Target Center this Thursday. Minnesota enters this game as 6.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 172.5.
In their last outing, the Toronto Tempo secured a victory against the Phoenix Mercury, winning 98-90. Toronto recorded a shooting percentage of 45.9%, hitting 34 of 74 attempts, including 15 of 36 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 18 shots, translating to 83.3%. They secured 25 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive, and facilitated 17 assists while forcing their rivals into 13 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, Toronto allowed Phoenix to shoot 45.7%, going 32 for 70. The Mercury managed 9 assists and 6 steals, along with 26 rebounds (9 offensive, 17 defensive), and they registered 3 blocks. Phoenix shot 78.6% from the free-throw line, converting 22 out of 28 attempts and struggled from downtown, making only 4 of their 22 tries.
Brittney Sykes starred in the game, scoring 31 points on 10 of 19 shooting with 7 rebounds in 35 minutes. She finished with a shooting percentage of 52.6% and contributed 6 assists.
This matchup finds Toronto with a 3-2 record this season. They average 12.8 turnovers per game and commit 24.0 fouls. As a team, Toronto pulls in 31.2 rebounds per game and has dished out 85 assists this season, ranking them 7th in the league for passing efficiency. The Tempo’s 3-point shooting stands at 35.4% (52 of 147), and they boast an impressive free-throw percentage of 85.9%. They score an average of 90.0 points per game, which places them 4th in the WNBA, while shooting 41.8% overall. On the defensive end, they force 15.0 turnovers per game and incur 23.2 personal fouls. Toronto allows opponents to shoot 49.0% from the field (75 of 116) and concedes an average of 30.8 rebounds while ranking 14th in assists allowed with 104. They limit 3-point shots to 29.1% and rank 6th in points per game allowed, with an average of 85.2.
In their previous game, the Minnesota Lynx fell to the Chicago Sky, 86-79. Minnesota managed to secure 27 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards for a total of 35. They experienced 15 turnovers but collected 10 steals. The Sky committed 16 fouls, allowing the Lynx 12 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 8 (66.7%). Minnesota made 7 of 22 three-point attempts, achieving a 31.8% success rate. Overall, they shot 32 for 73 from the field, equating to 43.8%. The Lynx conceded 30 baskets out of 67 shot attempts by the Sky, resulting in a 44.8% shooting percentage for Chicago. They finished with 30.0% on three-point attempts and hit 20 of 25 free throws (80.0%). Defensively, Minnesota allowed Chicago to grab 39 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Kayla McBride significantly contributed to the Lynx’s performance, shooting 8 of 17 for a 47.1% success rate and pulling down 7 rebounds. She recorded 20 points over 40 minutes, along with an assist.
Currently, the Minnesota Lynx hold a 2-2 record for the season. They have scored a total of 347 points so far (averaging 86.8 per game) and grab an average of 33.5 rebounds. The Lynx commit 23.0 personal fouls each game and convert 71.1% of their free throws. Offensively, they shoot 50.6% from the field, placing them 3rd in the league. They facilitate 20.0 assists per game (6th in the WNBA) but average 15.3 turnovers. Defensively, Minnesota ranks 8th in points allowed, averaging 86.8. They allow 20.3 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 14th, respectively, in the league. Opponents shoot 28.4% from three-point range (27 of 95) against them, while also converting 76.4% of free-throw attempts. They force 14.0 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 42.4% from the field, placing them 5th in the WNBA.
Who will triumph in tonight’s WNBA encounter against the spread?
Prediction: Back Minnesota (-6.5)
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