Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Crushed by Atlanta Dream | Izzy Harrison Ejected

That one got ugly fast.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s rough 102-77 loss to the Atlanta Dream, a game that started with promise before completely slipping away.The Tempo jumped out to a 25-13 first-quarter lead, but Atlanta responded with a massive second quarter, took control, and never looked back.The biggest storyline?Izzy Harrison was ejected after a physical battle with Angel Reese, ending what had been one of the few bright spots for Toronto.🚨 In this episode:😬 Toronto Drops Second Straight* Tempo lose 102-77 at home* Toronto falls back to .500* Ugly response after the buzzer-beater loss in Washington🚨 Izzy Harrison Ejected* Harrison was battling Angel Reese all night* Finished with 17 points before getting tossed* Brought energy, toughness and frontcourt scoring* Why the ejection effectively ended Toronto’s chances🔥 Atlanta’s Stars Took Over* Rhyne Howard: 24 points* Allisha Gray: 26 points* Angel Reese: 15 points, 17 rebounds* Jordan Canada: +30 with 9 assistsThis is what a true contender looks like.📉 Mabrey & Sykes Struggle* Marina Mabrey: 9 points on 2-of-11 shooting* Brittney Sykes: 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting* Toronto’s offense stalled when the stars couldn’t carry it🏀 Rebounding Problem Returns Again* Atlanta out-rebounded Toronto 54-37* Dream grabbed 14 offensive boards* Angel Reese nearly had half as many rebounds as the entire Tempo team🧠 Julie Allemand Shows Some Offense* Opened the game with a three* Finished with 13 points and 6 assists* One of her best offensive performances of the season📉 Second Quarter Collapse* Toronto led by 12 after one* Atlanta won the second quarter 34-14* Dream flipped the game with pace, threes and transition offense🧱 Depth Issues Becoming Clear* No Kiki Rice* No Nyara Sabally* Bench production remains thin* Expansion team reality starting to show against elite opponents⏳ Next Up: Indiana Fever* First matchup against Caitlin Clark* Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston also loom large* Another tough road test coming quickly* Toronto needs to find answers fast📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Indiana Fever🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are still .500 — but the schedule is getting tougherLet’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