Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Snap 12-Game Losing Streak vs Portland Fire!

The streak is over.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s 82-79 win over the Portland Fire in Vancouver, snapping a painful 12-game losing streak and giving the franchise its first victory in roughly six weeks.Toronto was shorthanded again — and got even more banged up during the game — but still found a way to beat its expansion counterpart behind a massive performance from Izzy Harrison, another strong night from Kiki Rice, and a resilient effort from a roster missing multiple key pieces.But because this is the 2026 Tempo season, there is always a catch: Brittney Sykes left after just 1:31 with a foot injury, while Aneesah Morrow exited after 7:10 with a knee injury.A win, yes. But another stressful night on the injury front.🚨 In this episode:🎉 Losing Streak Is Over* Toronto beats Portland 82-79* Tempo improve to 11-25* 12-game losing streak finally ends* First win in roughly six weeks* Huge moment for the team and fans in Vancouver💪 Izzy Harrison Leads the Way* 25 points* 10 rebounds* 9-of-10 from the free throw line* Two massive late free throws to help seal the win* One of her best games of the season👀 Kiki Rice Keeps Growing* 19 points* 4 assists🏥 Injuries Strike Again* Brittney Sykes leaves after 1:31 with a foot injury* Aneesah Morrow leaves after 7:10 with a knee injury🧱 Shorthanded WinToronto essentially played most of the game without:* Marina Mabrey* Brittney Sykes* Aneesah Morrow* Maria Conde* Nyara SaballyAnd still found a way to win.📈 Other Tempo Contributors* Laura Yuskaitė: 15 points, 7 rebounds* Julie Allemand: 5 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks🇨🇦 Bridget Carleton Leads Portland* Carleton scores 18 points* Adds 4 rebounds and 2 assists📊 How Toronto Won* Down 24-16 after the first quarter* Responded with 28 points in the second🎰 Draft Lottery Still Matters* Win does not dramatically change Toronto’s lottery position* Tempo still likely locked into the second-best odds⏳ Next Up: Las Vegas Aces in Vancouver* Tempo stay in Vancouver* A’ja Wilson and the Aces come next📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Las Vegas Aces in Vancouver🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The streak is over — now the injury watch continuesLet’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