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 healthy Let’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