Set The Tempo Postgame: Kiki Rice Returns as Toronto Tempo Fall to Lynx 100-93

Kiki Rice is back — and the Toronto Tempo finally had something positive to build on, even in a loss.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 100-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the best team in the WNBA.The Tempo dropped to 10-17, but this was not a blowout or a rock-bottom performance. Toronto fought hard despite still being without Brittney Sykes, Izzy Harrison, Nyara Sabally and Tima Pouye, and nearly made it interesting late before Minnesota pulled away.The story? Kiki Rice returned, Marina Mabrey kept getting to the free throw line, Maria Conde posted a double-double, and Olivia Miles reminded everyone why she looks like the Rookie of the Year.🚨 In this episode:👀 Kiki Rice Returns* Rice plays 17 minutes in her first game back* Finished with 4 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds* Rust was expected after missing significant time* Huge positive just to see her back on the floor😬 Tempo Fall to the Lynx* Toronto loses 100-93* Tempo drop to 10-17* Minnesota improves to 23-6* Toronto kept it competitive against the WNBA’s best team🌟 Olivia Miles Puts on a Show* 24 points* 8 assists🔥 Marina Mabrey Leads Toronto* 25 points* 8-of-8 from the free throw line💪 Maria Conde Double-Double* 20 points* 10 rebounds📈 Strong Starter Production* Laura Yuskaitė adds 18 points* Julie Allemand chips in 10 points and 7 assists🏥 Injuries Still Tell the Story* Brittney Sykes remains out* Izzy Harrison out* Nyara Sabally out with rib issue📉 One Bad Quarter Cost Them* Toronto led 28-25 after the first* Lynx won the second quarter 28-15👀 Trade Deadline Talk* Report says Toronto may be shopping a future first-round pick* Tempo could look for a core piece beside Rice and Mabrey⏳ Next Up: Lynx Rematch at Scotiabank* Toronto gets Minnesota again* Expected sellout crowd in Toronto* Same key question: can the Tempo slow Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier?📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Kiki is back — now the Tempo need to get healthyLet’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