Marina Mabrey Got 53 The Fun Way
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Key Points:
- Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey scored 53 points in a 125-97 win over the L.A. Sparks, tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with an efficient shooting performance.
- Mabrey shot 17-of-28 from the field, including 9-of-18 from three-point range, and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, demonstrating a pure and unstoppable scoring display.
- Unaware she was approaching the record due to the lack of a stat board in the Tempo's arena, Mabrey stayed in a flow state, fueled by momentum and support from teammates and fans.
- After struggling in previous seasons with Chicago and Connecticut, Mabrey has thrived in Toronto, averaging a career-high 21 points per game with a 40% three-point shooting rate.
- The Tempo's offense is heavily centered on Mabrey's movement shooting, with teammates like Julie Allemand facilitating her scoring opportunities, as evidenced by Allemand's 14 assists and zero turnovers in the game.
