Why are Marina Mabrey and Gabby Williams not playing tonight? Valkyries vs. Tempo injury report

Marina Mabrey is out for the Toronto Tempo due to a neck injury, her first missed game since June 27.

Gabby Williams is out for the Golden State Valkyries while continuing reconditioning after a back contusion from July 8.

Mabrey leads Toronto in scoring with 21.2 points per game and is a top three-point shooter, forcing offensive adjustments.

Toronto also misses Brittney Sykes (left foot plantar fascia) and Aneesah Morrow (reconditioning), with Isabelle Harrison day-to-day (knee).

Golden State's only other injury absence is Iliana Rupert (out for the season due to pregnancy).