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Final Injury Report for Tempo-Sun: Will Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice Play?

The Toronto Tempo are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Connecticut Sun in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Toronto enters Friday's game with a 7-8 record after losing on the road to the Indiana Fever Tuesday night.

 Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

In Tuesday's loss to the Fever, Marina Mabrey led the way for the Tempo as she recorded 18 points and seven assists while Laura Juskaite added 19 points, four rebounds and three steals of her own.

The Tempo will try to bounce back and end their three-game losing streak Friday as they face off against a struggling Sun team on the road.

Connecticut enters Friday's contest with a 2-14 record after losing at home to the Washington Mystics Wednesday night, marking their sixth consecutive loss.

 Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Aneesah Morrow led the way for the Sun in Wednesday's loss as she ended the game with 11 points and 10 rebounds while Leila Lacan recorded 11 points and four assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Tempo Injury Report: Will Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice Play?

The Tempo have three players listed on their injury report, including Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice.

 Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20) Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20) Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

Toronto has ruled out Sykes due to a left foot injury that she suffered in Tuesday's loss to the Fever as she will miss her first game of the season.

The Tempo have also ruled out Rice as she will miss her sixth consecutive contest with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain.

 Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice (1) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice (1) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Nyara Sabally has been listed as questionable due to a right hamstring injury and she is in danger of missing her fourth straight game.

The good news for the Tempo is that Julie Allemand is not listed on their injury report after leaving Tuesday's loss due to a headache.

Sun Injury Report: Will Hailey Van Lith Play?

The Sun have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Hailey Van Lith.

 Connecticut Sun guard Hailey van Lith (2) Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun guard Hailey van Lith (2) Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Connecticut has ruled out Van Lith due to a left ankle contusion as she will miss her fourth consecutive contest.

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Tempo and Sun from Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

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