Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Mercury 89-80 Without Marina Mabrey

The Toronto Tempo were already shorthanded — and then they lost The Chef.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 89-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at Scotiabank Arena, a game defined by who wasn’t on the floor.Just two days after tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, Marina Mabrey missed the game with neck spasms, joining Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice on the injury list.Without their three-headed offensive engine, Toronto still had chances, but could not get enough stops or enough shot creation late.🚨 In this episode:😬 Tempo Lose Without Mabrey* Toronto falls 89-80 to Phoenix* Marina Mabrey misses the game with neck spasms* Tempo drop back to .500* Rough timing after Mabrey’s historic 53-point night🏥 Injuries Are Defining the Season* Mabrey out with neck spasms* Brittney Sykes still out* Kiki Rice still out* Toronto missing its top three offensive weapons🧠 Julie Allemand Steps Up* 11 points* 10 assists* 7 rebounds* Second straight double-double* More aggressive as a shooter and passer without Mabrey📈 Tima Pouye Has Her Best Tempo Game* 13 points* 4 assists* +6 off the bench* Best performance since joining Toronto* One of the few real positives from the loss😬 Kia Nurse Starts, But Concerns Continue* Starts in place of Mabrey* Scores 12 points* Still finishes -18* Shot-heavy minutes continue to hurt the offensive flow🧱 Frontcourt Couldn’t Take Over* Niara Sabally finishes with 14 points* Isabelle Harrison adds playmaking and energy🔥 Phoenix Gets the Big Plays* Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury with 27📉 Fourth Quarter Slips Away* Toronto led by two at halftime⏳ Next Up: Dallas Wings After the Break* Tempo now off until July 5* Dallas, Golden State, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Vegas and Minnesota all looming📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Dallas Wings🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need rest, health and answers before JulyLet’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