Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Crushed by Las Vegas Aces 109-83 | All-Star Break Reality Check

The first half ends on a sour note.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 109-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, a 26-point defeat that sends the Tempo into the WNBA All-Star break at 10-16.Toronto closed its massive nine-game homestand at just 2-7, with games spread across Coca-Cola Coliseum, Scotiabank Arena and the Bell Centre in Montreal. Injuries remain a major part of the story, but against the defending champions, all of Toronto’s first-half issues showed up again: defense, depth, frontcourt health, Kia Nurse’s struggles and the absence of key players.The bright spot? Izzy Harrison delivered a huge performance with 26 points and 11 rebounds against one of the toughest frontcourts in the league.🚨 In this episode:😬 Tempo Get Blown Out by Vegas* Toronto loses 109-83* Aces score 100+ again* Tempo lose all four quarters* Toronto heads into the All-Star break on a rough note📉 2-7 Homestand* Nine-game homestand ends in disappointment* Games played across Toronto and Montreal* Tempo lose seven of their last eight* A missed chance to build momentum before the break🏀 A’ja Wilson Dominates* 26 points* 6 rebounds* 4 assists* 4 blocks* Team-high +24* Toronto had no real answer inside💪 Izzy Harrison Shines* 26 points* 11 rebounds* 8-of-11 shooting* 9-of-10 from the free throw line* One of Toronto’s best individual performances of the homestand🏥 Injury Issues Still Define Toronto* Nyara Sabally misses the game with a rib injury* Kiki Rice still out* Brittney Sykes still out* Tempo hope the All-Star break helps reset the roster🚨 Sandy Brondello Suspension* Brondello missed the game due to suspension* Tyler gives his reaction to the situation* Tempo players and Becky Hammon defended Brondello publicly* Another strange layer to an already difficult game📊 First-Half Reality Check* Toronto is 10-16* Expansion-team context still matters* Early playoff hopes have faded during the injury stretch* Second half needs to be about health, development and decisions👀 Second-Half Questions* What does Kiki Rice look like when she returns?* Can Brittney Sykes get healthy?* Is Izzy Harrison part of the long-term core?* Should Toronto explore trades or draft-pick moves?* What happens with Kia Nurse, Julie Allemand and Temi Fagbenle?⭐ Marina Mabrey Heads to All-Star Weekend* Mabrey becomes Toronto’s first-ever All-Star* She’ll suit up for Team Coop* Huge moment for the franchise despite the rough stretch* Tempo fans still have something to celebrate during the break📅 Next Game: WNBA All-Star Game / Toronto Tempo return after the break vs Minnesota Lynx🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Tough first half, but the Toronto Tempo community keeps growingLet’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