Marina Mabrey Ties WNBA Single-Game Scoring Record in Toronto Tempo Win

Marina Mabrey 在多倫多 Tempo 大勝之戰中追平 WNBA 單場得分紀錄

Jun 26, 2026, 11:35
CanadaSports

Introduction

Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey scored 53 points on June 25, 2026, helping her team achieve a 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.

多倫多 Tempo 後衛 Marina Mabrey 在 2026 年 6 月 25 日砍下 53 分，幫助她的球隊以 125-97 大勝洛杉磯 Sparks。

Main Body

The game was defined by a huge difference in scoring, as the Toronto Tempo took a double-digit lead within the first four minutes. Mabrey's impressive performance included 19 points in the first quarter and nine successful three-pointers, which allowed her to tie the record for the most points scored in a single WNBA game. Only Liz Cambage in 2018 and A'ja Wilson in 2023 had previously reached 53 points. Furthermore, the Tempo's total of 125 points is the highest ever recorded in a regulation WNBA game. Other key players included Julie Allemand, who had 13 points and a career-high 14 assists, and Laura Juskaite, who recorded 10 points and 12 rebounds.

這場比賽的特點在於得分差距巨大，多倫多 Tempo 在前四分鐘內就取得了雙位數的領先。Mabrey 的表現令人驚艷，第一節便拿下 19 分，並命中 9 顆三分球，使她追平了 WNBA 單場最高得分紀錄。此前僅有 2018 年的 Liz Cambage 與 2023 年的 A'ja Wilson 達到過 53 分。此外，Tempo 全場 125 分的總分是 WNBA 正規賽史上最高紀錄。其他關鍵球員包括拿下 13 分並創下生涯新高 14 次助攻的 Julie Allemand，以及紀錄 10 分 12 個籃板的 Laura Juskaite。

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Sparks struggled because Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink were missing due to injuries. Additionally, the Sparks' defense suffered because Ariel Atkins and Erica Wheeler got into foul trouble early in the game. Despite these problems, Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby both scored 21 points, while Rae Burrell added 17. Coach Lynne Roberts emphasized that Toronto's offensive efficiency was the main cause of the loss, noting that the Tempo shot 81% in the first quarter. Consequently, Ogwumike described the 38-point deficit in the first quarter as an unacceptable failure in how the team managed the start of the game.

另一方面，洛杉磯 Sparks 因 Kelsey Plum 與 Cameron Brink 受傷缺陣而陷入苦戰。此外，Ariel Atkins 與 Erica Wheeler 在比賽初期陷入犯規困境，導致 Sparks 的防守受損。儘管面臨這些問題，Nneka Ogwumike 與 Dearica Hamby 均得到 21 分，而 Rae Burrell 則貢獻 17 分。教練 Lynne Roberts 強調多倫多的進攻效率是失利的主因，並指出 Tempo 第一節的命中率高達 81%。因此，Ogwumike 將第一節 38 分的分差描述為球隊在開局管理上不可接受的失敗。

Conclusion

The Toronto Tempo now have a .500 winning percentage with a 9-9 record, while the Los Angeles Sparks have dropped to 8-9.

多倫多 Tempo 目前的勝率為 .500，戰績為 9 勝 9 負，而洛杉磯 Sparks 則跌至 8 勝 9 負。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Connector' Upgrade: Moving from Simple to Sophisticated

At an A2 level, you likely use and, but, and because to join your ideas. To reach B2, you need Logical Transitions. These are words that tell the reader how two ideas relate, making your English sound professional and fluid.

🔍 From the Text: The Bridge to B2

Look at how the article avoids using "and" or "but" repeatedly. Instead, it uses these high-level markers:

  1. Adding Information (The 'Plus' Effect)

    • A2 style: "She scored 53 points and she had nine three-pointers."
    • B2 style: "...nine successful three-pointers; furthermore, the Tempo's total... is the highest ever recorded."
    • Coach's Tip: Use Furthermore or Additionally when you want to add a strong, supporting fact to your argument.

  2. Creating Contrast (The 'Switch' Effect)

    • A2 style: "Toronto played well, but the Sparks played badly."
    • B2 style: "On the other hand, the Los Angeles Sparks struggled..."
    • Coach's Tip: Use On the other hand to signal a complete shift in perspective. It is much more formal than "but."

  3. Showing Results (The 'Effect' Effect)

    • A2 style: "They played badly, so it was a failure."
    • B2 style: "Consequently, Ogwumike described the... deficit... as an unacceptable failure."
    • Coach's Tip: Consequently is a powerful B2 word. Use it when the second sentence is a direct mathematical or logical result of the first.

🛠️ Quick Transformation Guide

Instead of... (A2)Try this... (B2)When to use it
AndAdditionally / FurthermoreWhen adding a new, important point
ButOn the other hand / HoweverWhen comparing two opposite things
SoConsequently / ThereforeWhen explaining a result

Vocabulary Learning

impressive (adj.)
Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill
Example:The young athlete's performance was truly impressive, breaking three national records.
furthermore (adv.)
In addition to what has been said; used to introduce a further point
Example:The new software is faster than the old version; furthermore, it is much easier to use.
struggled (v.)
Experienced difficulty in achieving something or dealing with a situation
Example:The company struggled to maintain its profits during the economic downturn.
emphasized (v.)
Gave special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the notes before the final exam.
efficiency (n.)
The state of achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example:The new manufacturing process increased the efficiency of the factory by 20%.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened
Example:He failed to study for the test; consequently, he received a low grade.
deficit (n.)
The amount by which something, especially a sum of money or a score, is too small
Example:The team managed to overcome a ten-point deficit in the final minutes of the game.
unacceptable (adj.)
Not satisfactory; too bad to be allowed or approved
Example:The manager told the employees that the level of customer service was unacceptable.
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