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 growing 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