Set The Tempo

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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The Toronto Tempo have officially arrived 🇨🇦🏀

In Episode 14 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s FIRST-EVER regular season win after defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

And once again… it was the Marina Mabrey show.

🔥 26 points🔥 6 made threes🔥 4 steals

But the biggest development may have been rookie Kiki Rice, who looked FAR more comfortable offensively in her second WNBA game.

Toronto’s offense exploded after struggling badly in the opener against Washington, and now the Tempo head into a difficult West Coast road trip with momentum.

🚨 In this episode:

🇨🇦 HISTORY MADE

* Toronto Tempo record first-ever franchise win

🔥 Marina Mabrey Is THAT Player

* 26 points on 6-of-11 from three

🌟 Kiki Rice’s BIG Step Forward

* Much more aggressive offensively

🧠 Julie Allemand Continues to Impress

* Elite decision making at point guard

📈 Massive Offensive Improvement

* Tempo scored 27 points in the FIRST quarter

🚨 Defensive Concerns Still Exist

* Transition defense was rough early

💪 Brittany Sykes Stuffed the Stat Sheet

* 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists

🏀 Next Up: Los Angeles Sparks

* First major road test of the season

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The Toronto Tempo era has officially begun 🇨🇦🏀

In the first-ever Set The Tempo postgame reaction episode, Tyler Conium breaks down Toronto’s heartbreaking 68-65 loss to the Washington Mystics in the first regular season game in franchise history.

Despite the loss, there were a TON of positives:🔥 Marina Mabrey looked like a superstar🌟 Kiki Rice made her WNBA debut🧠 Julie Allemand quietly controlled the game🇨🇦 Toronto fans absolutely brought the energy

But there were also clear growing pains:📉 27% shooting from the field🏀 Lack of frontcourt size⚡ Offensive chemistry still developing

🚨 In this episode:

🇨🇦 Toronto Officially Has a WNBA Team

* Coca-Cola Coliseum atmosphere was electric

🔥 Marina Mabrey Takes Over

* 27 points and 7 rebounds in the debut

🧠 Julie Allemand’s Quiet Impact

* Controlled the offense all game

🌟 Kiki Rice’s Rookie Debut

* Looked tentative offensively at times

📉 Why Toronto Lost

* Shot just 27% from the field

💪 Positives Despite the Loss

* Defensive effort stayed strong

🚨 Biggest Concern Going Forward

* Frontcourt depth issues

⏳ What Comes Next?

* Five days before facing Seattle

📅 Next Game: May 13 vs Seattle Storm🎧 New postgame episodes after EVERY Toronto Tempo game

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The wait is over — the Toronto Tempo officially tip off their first WNBA season.

In Episode 11 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium previews the 2026 season, breaks down the roster, and sets expectations ahead of Opening Night vs the Washington Mystics.

This also marks the final preseason episode — with daily postgame shows starting immediately.

🚨 In this episode:

🏀 Opening Night Is HERE

* Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics (May 8)

📊 Toronto Tempo Season Preview

* Why Toronto chose to compete instead of rebuild

🔥 The Big 3 (Core Players)

* Marina Mabry → primary scoring option

* Brittney Sykes → elite defender + attacker

* Julie Allemand → X-factor playmaker (EuroLeague star)

🌟 Kiki Rice Impact (Rookie Watch)

* Why she could contribute immediately

🧠 Key Questions for 2026

* Can the offense avoid too much ISO play?

* Will the lack of frontcourt depth hurt them?

* Can supporting players overperform?

📉 Strengths vs Weaknesses

Strengths:

* Elite guard play

* Veteran leadership

* High basketball IQ

Concerns:

* Frontcourt depth

* Three-point shooting consistency

* Injury risk (Sabally, depth pieces)

📅 Schedule Highlights

* Opening Night vs Mystics

* June 3: Brondello returns to New York

* July 10: Montreal game (national expansion push)

* July 20: A’ja Wilson & Aces visit Canada

* Aug 18: Caitlin Clark comes to Toronto

🎙️ NEW FORMAT ANNOUNCEMENT

🚨 Starting now:Postgame episodes after EVERY Toronto Tempo game

44 games → 44 episodes (plus extras)

This is the start of something big — for Toronto and for the WNBA.

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🚨 In this episode:

🎥 Media Day = “It’s Real Now”

* First full look at players in uniform

🌆 Toronto Is Showing OUT

* Players already feeling the love from fans

🏀 Training Camp Battles & Rotation

* Sandy Brondello targeting a tight 9-player rotation

⚡ Positionless Basketball?

* Tempo leaning into fast-paced, versatile play

📊 Year 1 Expectations: PLAYOFFS?

* Coaching staff says the goal is to compete immediately

🧠 Culture & Identity (Sandy Brondello)

* Player-first coaching philosophy

🇨🇦 Adapting to Toronto

* Players embracing the city, culture & fanbase

🌟 Kiki Rice Mentality

* First thing she did in Toronto? Found a gym

⏳ Preseason begins NOW🏀 Regular season tips off May 8

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The Toronto Tempo are officially on the floor.

Training camp is underway, the roster is taking shape, and expectations are starting to build ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.

In Episode 9 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down everything from early training camp storylines to the franchise’s long-term vision — including a massive new facility announcement.

🚨 In this episode:

🏀 Training Camp Begins (First Look at the Tempo)

* First-ever Toronto Tempo training camp at University of Toronto

🌟 Kiki Rice Early Buzz

* Why she’s already looking like the face of the franchise

🇨🇦 Kia Nurse’s Role (Beyond the Box Score)

* Leadership and mentorship for a new franchise

🏗️ $100M Training Facility Announcement

* State-of-the-art facility coming by 2028

📊 Toronto Tempo Expectations for 2026

* Why this team is NOT thinking like an expansion team

⏳ Season Tip-Off: May 8🏀 Daily game recaps begin once the season starts

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