by Tyler Conium
Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter. Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective. This is where the Tempo begins. <br/><br/><a href="https://thesqueezes.substack.com/s/set-the-tempo?utm_medium=podcast">thesqueezes.substack.com</a>
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June 27, 2026
<p>The Toronto Tempo were already shorthanded — and then they lost The Chef.</p><p>In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s <strong>89-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury</strong> at Scotiabank Arena, a game defined by who wasn’t on the floor.</p><p>Just two days after tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, <strong>Marina Mabrey missed the game with neck spasms</strong>, joining <strong>Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice</strong> on the injury list.</p><p>Without their three-headed offensive engine, Toronto still had chances, but could not get enough stops or enough shot creation late.</p><p>🚨 In this episode:</p><p>😬 Tempo Lose Without Mabrey</p><p>* Toronto falls 89-80 to Phoenix</p><p>* Marina Mabrey misses the game with neck spasms</p><p>* Tempo drop back to .500</p><p>* Rough timing after Mabrey’s historic 53-point night</p><p>🏥 Injuries Are Defining the Season</p><p>* Mabrey out with neck spasms</p><p>* Brittney Sykes still out</p><p>* Kiki Rice still out</p><p>* Toronto missing its top three offensive weapons</p><p>🧠 Julie Allemand Steps Up</p><p>* 11 points</p><p>* 10 assists</p><p>* 7 rebounds</p><p>* Second straight double-double</p><p>* More aggressive as a shooter and passer without Mabrey</p><p>📈 Tima Pouye Has Her Best Tempo Game</p><p>* 13 points</p><p>* 4 assists</p><p>* +6 off the bench</p><p>* Best performance since joining Toronto</p><p>* One of the few real positives from the loss</p><p>😬 Kia Nurse Starts, But Concerns Continue</p><p>* Starts in place of Mabrey</p><p>* Scores 12 points</p><p>* Still finishes -18</p><p>* Shot-heavy minutes continue to hurt the offensive flow</p><p>🧱 Frontcourt Couldn’t Take Over</p><p>* Niara Sabally finishes with 14 points</p><p>* Isabelle Harrison adds playmaking and energy</p><p>🔥 Phoenix Gets the Big Plays</p><p>* Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury with 27</p><p>📉 Fourth Quarter Slips Away</p><p>* Toronto led by two at halftime</p><p>⏳ Next Up: Dallas Wings After the Break</p><p>* Tempo now off until July 5</p><p>* Dallas, Golden State, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Vegas and Minnesota all looming</p><p>📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Dallas Wings🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game</p><p>📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need rest, health and answers before July</p><p>Let’s Set The Tempo.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">thesqueezes.substack.com</a>
June 26, 2026
<p>What a birthday present from The Chef.</p><p>In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to one of the greatest performances in WNBA history as <strong>Marina Mabrey ties the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points</strong> in Toronto’s massive <strong>125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks</strong>.</p><p>Mabrey was unstoppable, finishing with:</p><p>🔥 53 points🔥 17-of-28 from the field🔥 9 made threes🔥 10-of-12 from the free throw line🔥 6 rebounds🔥 +36</p><p>With <strong>Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice still out</strong>, Toronto needed a statement — and Mabrey delivered one of the best games the league has ever seen.</p><p>🚨 In this episode:</p><p>🔥 Marina Mabrey Makes WNBA History</p><p>* Record-tying 53 points</p><p>* Career high in points</p><p>* Career high in made threes</p><p>* One of the best individual performances in WNBA history</p><p>* Why Mabrey belongs in the All-Star conversation — and maybe the MVP conversation</p><p>💥 Toronto Blows Out LA</p><p>* Tempo beat the Sparks 125-97</p><p>* Toronto gets back to 9-9</p><p>* Most complete game since losing Sykes and Rice</p><p>* Huge confidence boost before a difficult July schedule</p><p>🧠 Julie Allemand Masterclass</p><p>* 13 points</p><p>* 14 assists</p><p>* 4-of-4 from the field</p><p>* 3-of-3 from three</p><p>* Controlled the offense and kept feeding Mabrey</p><p>💪 Laura Yuskaitė Double-Double</p><p>* 10 points</p><p>* 12 rebounds</p><p>* Massive work on the glass</p><p>* Helped Toronto dominate the rebounding battle</p><p>📈 Role Players Step Up</p><p>* Maria Conde adds 13 points</p><p>* Izzy Harrison chips in 9 points and 6 rebounds</p><p>* Temi Fagbenle adds 6 rebounds in 20 minutes</p><p>* Toronto finally gets a complete team effort around Mabrey</p><p>🏀 Sparks Shorthanded</p><p>* LA played without Kelsey Plum</p><p>* Cameron Brink also out</p><p>* Dearica Hamby and Nneka Ogwumike still both scored 21</p><p>* Toronto handled business against the team in front of them</p><p>📊 Tempo Dominate the Box Score</p><p>* 51% from the field</p><p>* 57-36 rebounding edge</p><p>* 15 offensive rebounds</p><p>* 26 assists</p><p>* Only 10 turnovers</p><p>* 125 total points</p><p>⭐ All-Star Voting Push</p><p>* Mabrey needs to be an All-Star</p><p>* Sykes, Kiki Rice and Sabally still deserve votes</p><p>* Last chance to make the Tempo heard</p><p>⏳ Next Up: Phoenix Mercury at Scotiabank Arena</p><p>* Huge game at Scotiabank</p><p>* Toronto has a chance to go above .500</p><p>* Long homestand continues</p><p>* July schedule gets very difficult after Phoenix</p><p>📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Phoenix Mercury🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game</p><p>📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Chef Mabrey just gave Toronto a night to remember</p><p>Let’s Set The Tempo.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">thesqueezes.substack.com</a>
June 23, 2026
<p>Another tough one against Atlanta.</p><p>In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s <strong>94-87 loss to the Atlanta Dream</strong>, a game that started ugly, got briefly interesting, but ultimately showed the gap between the shorthanded Tempo and one of the WNBA’s strongest teams.</p><p>Toronto fell behind <strong>33-15 after the first quarter</strong>, battled back in stretches, but never fully recovered from the early hole.</p><p>The positives?<strong>Izzy Harrison had her best all-around game as a Tempo player</strong>, Niara Sabally returned to the lineup, and Temi Fagbenle gave Toronto some real minutes before fouling out.</p><p>The problem?The depth still is not there — especially with <strong>Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice</strong> out.</p><p>🚨 In this episode:</p><p>😬 Tempo Fall Back Under .500</p><p>* Toronto loses 94-87 to Atlanta</p><p>* Tempo drop to 8-9</p><p>* Dream improve to 12-4</p><p>* Atlanta wins wire-to-wire</p><p>📉 First Quarter Disaster</p><p>* Atlanta jumps out to a 7-0 lead</p><p>* Toronto falls behind 31-8</p><p>💪 Izzy Harrison Delivers</p><p>* 21 points</p><p>🔥 Marina Mabrey Keeps Carrying the Offense</p><p>* 23 points</p><p>🏀 Niara Sabally Returns</p><p>* Back in the starting lineup</p><p>* 9 points and 5 rebounds</p><p>👀 Temi Fagbenle Shows Signs</p><p>* 10 points in 14 minutes</p><p>* Best game of her season so far</p><p>📊 Kia Nurse Shows a Pulse</p><p>* 15 minutes</p><p>* 4 points, 4 assists</p><p>🧱 Depth Questions Remain</p><p>* Bench production still thin</p><p>* Toronto missing two major starters in Sykes and Rice</p><p>⏳ Next Up: Los Angeles Sparks</p><p>* Tempo have split the season series with LA</p><p>* Kelsey Plum is priority No. 1</p><p></p><p>📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game</p><p>📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are 8-9 and searching for answers</p><p>Let’s Set The Tempo.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thesqueezes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">thesqueezes.substack.com</a>
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Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter.
Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective.
This is where the Tempo begins. <br/><br/><a href="https://thesqueezes.substack.com/s/set-the-tempo?utm_medium=podcast">thesqueezes.substack.com</a>
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