Marina Mabrey scores 53 points as Toronto Tempo tops Los Angeles Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Marina Mabrey scored 53 points in a game for the Toronto Tempo against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 28, leading her team to a 125-97 victory. This performance marks her entry into a historic scoring club, tying A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the highest-scoring game in WNBA history. The league's scoring has surged this season, with teams averaging 86.4 points per game, significantly higher than previous years. The Golden State Valkyries are also gaining attention as potential title contenders, currently standing third in power rankings with a solid defensive performance despite scoring inconsistencies.
- •Marina Mabrey scored 53 points, tying a WNBA record.
- •Toronto Tempo defeated Los Angeles Sparks 125-97.
- •Golden State Valkyries rank third in WNBA power rankings.
- •Valkyries excel defensively, holding Liberty to under 70 points twice.
- •58 games in WNBA history have seen both teams score at least 100 points this season.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings: Are the Golden State Valkyries title contenders?
"So, about those 53 points. For the third time in WNBA history, a player scored 53 points in a single game that ended in regulation, with the latest addition maybe the most surprising of the bunch. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey, who has never even made an All-Star team, lit up the Los Angeles Sparks in a 125-97 win Friday by making 17 of 28 from the floor and 10 of 12 free throws, tying A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the highest-scoring game in league history. In the process, Mabrey also tie
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