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Brochart, Ciezki lead Mercury in 101-69 win over fading Tempo

   RecapThe Associated Press | Posted: August 30, 2026 11:26 AM |
   Last Updated: 2 hours ago

   Depleted Tempo tie largest loss in franchise history, falling
   by 32

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   Caption: Kiana Williams, right, of the Toronto Tempo drives to
   the basket against Shay Ciezki, left, of the Phoenix Mercury
   during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday in
   Phoenix, Arizona. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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   Noemie Brochart and Shay Ciezki scored 15 points each to lead
   six Phoenix players in double digits and the Mercury beat the
   Toronto Tempo 101-69 on Saturday night.
   It was Phoenix's second-highest win margin this season
   following a 99-66 season-opener win over the Las Vegas Aces.
   Sami Whitcomb scored 14 points, reserves Marta Suarez and Maddy
   Westbeld scored 13 and 12 respectively, and Lexi Held had 11
   for the Mercury (14-26) who ended their four-game losing
   streak.
   WATCH | Brochant and Ciezki of the Mercury hand Tempo another
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   Caption: Noemie Brochant and Shay Ciezki each had 15-points as
   the Phoenix Mercury took down the Toronto Tempo 101-69 Saturday
   night in WNBA action.
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   Alyssa Thomas distributed 12 assists, the 11th game this season
   in which she's dealt 10 or more assists.
   Isabelle Harrison scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds,
   Kiki Rice scored 14 and Laura Juskaite 10 for the Tempo, who
   were coming off a 93-73 loss to Las Vegas on Friday.
   The Tempo (11-29) remain without leading scorer Marina Mabrey
   (20.8 points per game) who is still recovering from an adductor
   injury and has missed the last six games.
   Phoenix built a 21-8 lead and never trailed. The Mercury led
   27-17 after the first quarter and expanded the lead to 58-35 at
   the break. A 30-point third quarter made it 88-49 at the end of
   three.

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