Easy Watch Guide: New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo (July 12, 2026)

Game Overview

Let’s break this down like you’re five years old! Two women’s basketball teams are playing a game:

• Toronto Tempo have won 9 games and lost 13 (written as 9‑13).
• New York Liberty have won 13 and lost 10 (13‑10).
• A player named Marina Mabrey is leading Toronto. In her last game (a loss 108‑95 to the Wings), she scored 34 points! Points are like tallies that help your team win.
• The game is on Sunday, July 12, 2026, and it starts at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
• You can watch it on NBA TV, FOX5 New York, and TSN.

Important: This article was updated at 1:49 p.m. EDT on July 12, 2026.

How to Watch New York Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo

Follow these simple steps to tune in:

1. Mark the date: Sunday, July 12, 2026.
2. Note the time: 3 p.m. ET (that’s the time in New York; adjust for your area).
3. Pick a channel or stream:
   • NBA TV
   • FOX5 New York
   • TSN
4. Enjoy the game! Grab a snack and watch the teams play.

New York vs. Toronto Odds

Sometimes grown‑ups like to guess who will win. These are the guessing numbers (called “betting odds”) from partner companies. We’ll explain them simply:

• Spread (think of it as a head start for the weaker team):
  • New York is favored by 6.5 points: New York -6.5 (-120) → you’d bet $120 to win $100.
  • Toronto gets a 6.5‑point head start: Toronto +6.5 (+100) → bet $100 to win $100.
• Favorite Moneyline (bet on New York to just win): New York -300 → bet $300 to win $100.
• Underdog Moneyline (bet on Toronto to just win): Toronto +240 → bet $100 to win $240.
• Total (guess how many points both teams score together): 177.5.
• Total Over Odds (if you think they score more than 177.5): -110.
• Total Under Odds (if you think they score less than 177.5): -110.

Important: Betting links are provided by partners of The Athletic. Rules may differ by location. The Athletic keeps its reporting independent—partners don’t edit the news.

Injury Reports

Players sometimes get boo‑boos. Here’s who might sit out:

Liberty (New York)

• Leonie Fiebich: Day‑To‑Day (Foot) – she might play; they are watching her foot.
• Satou Sabally: Day‑To‑Day (Concussion Protocol) – she’s in a safety check after a head bump.

Tempo (Toronto)

• Brittney Sykes: Out (Foot) – won’t play because of her foot.
• Kiki Rice: Out (Ankle) – won’t play because of her ankle.
• Temi Fagbenle: Out (Concussion) – won’t play because of a head injury.

Important: Toronto is missing three players, which could make their game tougher.

Stats to Know

These numbers tell us how teams and star players usually do:

• The Liberty score 87.7 points per game (average each match), which is 4.4 fewer than the 92.1 points Toronto normally allows opponents.
• Toronto scores 89.6 points per game, which is 5.5 more than the 84.1 points New York usually gives up.
• Breanna Stewart (Liberty) averages each game:
  • 20.3 points (baskets made)
  • 8.4 rebounds (grabbing the ball after a missed shot)
  • 2.8 assists (passing to a teammate who then scores)
  • Shoots 47.3% from the floor (makes about half her tries)
• Laura Juskaite (Tempo) averages each game:
  • 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists
  • Shoots 45.9% from the field, and 37.9% from “downtown” (that’s the line far from the basket)
  • Makes 1.0 “treys” (three‑point shots, worth 3 points each) per game.

Summary

On July 12, 2026, the New York Liberty (13‑10) play the Toronto Tempo (9‑13) at 3 p.m. ET on NBA TV, FOX5, or TSN. New York is favored by 6.5 points in betting. Toronto has three players out; New York has two possibly playing. Key players: Breanna Stewart (NY) and Laura Juskaite (Toronto). This watch guide was made using technology from Data Skrive. Betting/streaming links come from partners, but The Athletic’s editors stay independent. Photo credit: Julio Aguilar, Ethan Miller, Steph Chambers / Getty Images.

FAQ

1. What channels show the Liberty vs. Tempo game?

You can watch on NBA TV, FOX5 New York, and TSN. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

2. What does “Spread: New York -6.5” mean in kid words?

It means New York is expected to win by about 6.5 points. If you bet on them, they need to win by 7 or more for your bet to pay off.

3. Who is missing from the Toronto Tempo?

Brittney Sykes (foot), Kiki Rice (ankle), and Temi Fagbenle (concussion) are all “Out” and won’t play.

4. What is a “trey” in basketball?

A trey is a short way to say a three‑point shot—a basket made from far away that gives the team 3 points instead of 2.

5. Where did this guide come from?

The watch guide was built with tech from Data Skrive. Odds and links are from partners of The Athletic, but the writing is independent.