Set The Tempo

Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Lose Expansion Battle vs Portland Fire | Kiki Rice Shines Again

Back-to-back rough nights for the Toronto Tempo. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 99-80 loss to the Portland Fire in the first-ever WNBA expansion matchup between the two new franchises. After a strong first half, the Tempo fell apart after the break as Portland’s depth, rebounding, and three-point shooting took over. Toronto once again struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 6-of-25 from three, while Portland’s bench outscored the Tempo reserves 42-20. The biggest bright spot?🌟 Kiki Rice continues to look like the future of the franchise. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Back-to-Back Ugly Losses * Toronto drops to 3-4 on the season 🏀 Frontcourt Problems Continue * Portland dominated the interior 📉 Three-Point Shooting Fails Again * Tempo shot just 6-of-25 from three 🌟 Kiki Rice Is the Bright Spot * 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting 🔥 Portland’s Depth Took Over * Fire bench outscored Toronto’s bench 42-20 🧠 Expansion Team Reality Check * Toronto is still learning how to play together ⏳ Next Up: Chicago Sky * Toronto gets a few days to reset 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Chicago Sky🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need a reset — and fast Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com [https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Get CRUSHED by Lynx 100-72 | Winning Streak Ends

The Toronto Tempo winning streak is over — and this one was ugly. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 100-72 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, ending the Tempo’s two-game winning streak and dropping the expansion franchise back to .500. After back-to-back statement wins over the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury, Toronto came crashing back down in Minnesota with one of their roughest performances of the season. The Tempo lived by the three in recent wins… but against the Lynx, they died by it. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Toronto Gets Blown Out * Tempo lose 100-72 in Minnesota 📉 Live and Die by the Three * Toronto shot 12-of-41 from three 🚨 Marina Mabrey’s Rough Night * 3 points 🏀 Minnesota Dominated Everything * Lynx out-rebounded Toronto 56-31 🌟 Olivia Miles Looked As Advertised * 14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists 🧪 Bench Minutes & Rotation Notes * Kia Nurse hits six threes 🔥 Burn the Tape * Why this might just be one of “those games” ⏳ Next Up: Portland Fire * Toronto returns home 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Portland Fire🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Back home. Burn the tape. Reset. Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com [https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Win SECOND STRAIGHT! | Mabrey & Sykes Drop 61 vs Mercury

Don’t look now… but the Toronto Tempo are ABOVE .500 🇨🇦🏀 In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s HUGE 98-90 victory over the Phoenix Mercury — the second straight win for the expansion franchise and arguably their most impressive performance yet. Facing a Mercury team loaded with stars and missing multiple key players themselves, the Tempo leaned on their now-famous “million-dollar backcourt” and got another breakout performance from rookie Kiki Rice. 🔥 Marina Mabrey: 30 points🔥 Brittney Sykes: 31 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists🌟 Kiki Rice: 15 points, 7 rebounds, +13 This team is starting to look LEGIT. 🚨 In this episode: 🔥 The Million-Dollar Backcourt Took OVER * Marina Mabrey bounces back with 30 points 🌟 Kiki Rice Continues to Shine * 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists 💪 Toronto Beats Phoenix SHORTHANDED * No Julie Allemand * No Niara Sabally * No Temi Fagbenle * No Izzy Harrison 🧠 Sandy Brondello’s Culture Is Showing * “Next woman up” mentality fully visible 📈 Tempo Might Be Ahead of Schedule * Toronto improves to 3-2 🏀 Why the Fourth Quarter Was So Impressive * Tempo outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the fourth 😤 The Role Players Continue Delivering * Laura Yuskaitė excellent again ⏳ Next Up: Minnesota Lynx * Final game of the road trip 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are officially rolling Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com [https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo DOMINATE Sparks 106-96 🇨🇦 | Career Night for Brittney Sykes

The Toronto Tempo are officially rolling 🇨🇦🏀 In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s HUGE 106-96 win over the Los Angeles Sparks — the first road victory in franchise history. After dropping the first matchup against LA just two nights earlier, the Tempo responded with their most complete performance of the young season, setting a franchise scoring record with 106 points. And leading the charge? 🔥 Brittney Sykes with a CAREER-HIGH 38 points🌟 Kiki Rice impressing again in her first career start💪 Toronto showing serious resilience on the road 🚨 In this episode: 🇨🇦 First Road Win in Franchise History * Toronto improves to 2-2 on the season * Tempo score franchise-record 106 points * Why this win feels bigger than just one game 🔥 Brittney Sykes Was UNSTOPPABLE * Career-high 38 points 🌟 Kiki Rice Looks More Comfortable Every Game * First career WNBA start 🧠 Sandy Brondello’s Adjustments Worked * Toronto completely flipped the LA matchup 😬 Marina Mabrey’s Frustration * Second straight rough shooting night 💪 Toronto’s Defense Continues Improving * Forced 13 Sparks turnovers 📈 Why This Team Might Be Better Than Expected * Players improving every single game ⏳ Next Up: Phoenix Mercury * Another difficult road test 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Phoenix Mercury🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are officially above water at 2-2 Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com [https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Sparks 99-95 | Kelsey Plum Takes Over

The Toronto Tempo showed serious resilience… but the early deficit was too much to overcome. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 99-95 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks in the franchise’s first-ever road game. After falling behind 21-2 in the first quarter, the Tempo battled all the way back and cut the lead to just two late in the fourth quarter before Kelsey Plum slammed the door shut. Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs:🌟 Kiki Rice continues improving🔥 Brittney Sykes stuffed the stat sheet📈 Toronto’s bench massively outplayed LA’s But concerns remain:🚨 Terrible starts🏀 Interior defense issues🤕 Injury concerns beginning to pile up 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Disaster Start Dooms Toronto * Sparks opened on a 21-2 run * Tempo looked completely out of rhythm early * Why digging these holes is becoming a trend 🔥 Kelsey Plum Took Over * 27 points and 9 assists 📉 Marina Mabrey Locked Down * Just 3-of-10 from the field 💪 Brittney Sykes Was Everywhere * 27 points, 7 assists, 4 steals 🌟 Kiki Rice Keeps Growing * 11 points on efficient shooting 🧠 Bench Unit Changed the Game * Toronto bench outscored LA 42-10 🚨 Major Concerns Moving Forward * Toronto badly overmatched down low ⏳ Immediate Rematch vs LA * Tempo face Sparks AGAIN tomorrow night * Could Kiki Rice get her first career start? * Adjustments Toronto MUST make defensively 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks (Rematch)🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team continues its first road trip Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com [https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]