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Final Injury Report for Tempo-Mystics: Will Kiki Rice, Kiki Iriafen Play?

The Toronto Tempo are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Washington Mystics in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Toronto enters Friday's game with a 7-5 record after defeating the Connecticut Sun in overtime Wednesday night.

 Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes (20) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

In Wednesday's victory over the Sun, Brittney Sykes led the way for the Tempo as she recorded 38 points and four rebounds while Laura Juskaite added 19 points, six rebounds and four steals of her own.

The Tempo will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against the Mystics in a tough road matchup.

Washington enters Friday's contest with a 4-6 record after losing at home to the Indiana Fever Monday night.

 Washington Mystics forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Washington Mystics forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Michaela Onyenwere led the way for the Mystics in Monday's loss as she ended the game with 17 points and two rebounds while Shakira Austin recorded 10 points, nine rebounds 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 Kiki Rice, Nyara Sabally Play?

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

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

Toronto has ruled out Rice due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain as she will miss her third consecutive contest.

The Tempo have listed Sabally as questionable due to a right hamstring injury and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 21.

 Toronto Tempo center Nyara Sabally (8) John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Toronto Tempo center Nyara Sabally (8) John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Temi Fagbenle has been listed as probable and she is expected to return from an 11-game absence due to a right shoulder sprain.

Mystics Injury Report: Will Kiki Iriafen Play?

The Mystics have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Kiki Iriafen as questionable.

 Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen Candice Ward-Imagn Images Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Washington has listed Iriafen as questionable due to a right ankle sprain that she suffered in Monday's loss to the Fever and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.

Fans can catch Friday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup between the Tempo and Mystics from Washington D.C. at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

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