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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. thesqueezes.substack.com
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- 2 days ago11 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Kiki Rice Leaves With Injury as Toronto Tempo Lose to New York Liberty
The Toronto Tempo ran into their toughest test of the season — and it came with a major scare.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 97-82 loss to the New York Liberty, a game that was overshadowed late by an ankle injury to rookie guard Kiki Rice.The Tempo started strong, but New York’s size, experience, and frontcourt dominance eventually took over. Jonquel Jones was the story of the night, putting up a massive performance inside as Toronto’s ongoing frontcourt issues showed up again.🚨 In this episode:😟 Kiki Rice Injury Concern* Kiki Rice leaves late with an ankle injury🏀 Toronto Falls Back to .500* Tempo lose 97-82 to New York🔥 Mabry & Sykes Lead the Offense* Marina Mabry finishes with 17 points😤 Jonquel Jones Dominates Inside* 22 points and 17 rebounds🧱 Liberty Size Was the Difference* Breanna Stewart struggled early but still finished with 19 points and 9 rebounds📉 Toronto’s Offense Fades After Strong Start* Tempo led after the first quarter🧠 Sandy Brondello’s Return to New York* No revenge win for Brondello against her former team⏳ Next Up: Chicago Sky* Tempo return home for two straight games📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Chicago Sky🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are 5-5 — and waiting on Kiki Rice newsLet’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
- 6 days ago11 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Trounce Seattle Storm 93-72 | Kiki Rice Keeps Rolling!
That is how you win a basketball game.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s dominant 93-72 win over the Seattle Storm, giving the Tempo their second victory over Seattle this season and moving the expansion team above .500 at 5-4.After a sloppy second quarter, Toronto exploded in the second half, outscoring Seattle 56-36 after halftime and turning a tight game into a 21-point statement win.The Tempo got contributions across the board, but once again, rookie guard Kiki Rice looked like one of the most reliable players on the floor.🚨 In this episode:🔥 Toronto Pulls Away in the Second Half* Tempo beat Seattle 93-72🌟 Kiki Rice Keeps Proving It* 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals🎯 Marina Mabrey Starts Hot* Team-high 18 points💪 All-Around Team Effort* 18 from Mabry🧠 Julie Allemand Returns* Worked back in after injury😬 Sloppy Second Quarter* Tempo blew an early double-digit lead🔒 Defense Changed Everything* Toronto forced 18 Seattle turnovers🚨 Rotation Notes* Lexie Held waived earlier in the week⏳ Next Up: New York Liberty* First real measuring-stick game📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs New York Liberty🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Toronto is 5-4 and starting to look dangerousLet’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
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Nyara Sabally Career Night Leads Toronto Tempo Past Chicago Sky
The Toronto Tempo are back in the win column 🇨🇦🏀In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 111-104 road win over the Chicago Sky — a massive bounce-back performance after two straight ugly losses.The star of the night?🔥 Nyara Sabally, who exploded for a career-high 29 points and helped answer one of the biggest questions surrounding the Tempo: can they find enough frontcourt production?Toronto improves to 4-4 on the season, with three of their four wins coming on the road.🚨 In this episode:🔥 Nyara Sabally Career Night* Career-high 29 points📈 Toronto’s Most Complete Offensive Game?* Tempo score 111 points🌟 Kiki Rice Keeps Rising* 14 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists🔥 Mabrey & Sykes Both Deliver* Marina Mabrey finds her shot with 24 points🧠 Better Shot Profile = Better Results* Tempo took 26 threes and 30 free throws🏀 Chicago’s Injuries Matter — But So Do Toronto’s* Sky missing key players😬 Injury Watch Continues* Maria Conde leaves with a possible neck injury⏳ Next Up: Seattle Storm Rematch* Toronto returns home Saturday afternoon📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Seattle Storm🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are back to .500Let’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
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Lose Expansion Battle vs Portland Fire | Kiki Rice Shines Again
Back-to-back rough nights for the Toronto Tempo.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 99-80 loss to the Portland Fire in the first-ever WNBA expansion matchup between the two new franchises.After a strong first half, the Tempo fell apart after the break as Portland’s depth, rebounding, and three-point shooting took over. Toronto once again struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 6-of-25 from three, while Portland’s bench outscored the Tempo reserves 42-20.The biggest bright spot?🌟 Kiki Rice continues to look like the future of the franchise.🚨 In this episode:😬 Back-to-Back Ugly Losses* Toronto drops to 3-4 on the season🏀 Frontcourt Problems Continue* Portland dominated the interior📉 Three-Point Shooting Fails Again* Tempo shot just 6-of-25 from three🌟 Kiki Rice Is the Bright Spot* 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting🔥 Portland’s Depth Took Over* Fire bench outscored Toronto’s bench 42-20🧠 Expansion Team Reality Check* Toronto is still learning how to play together⏳ Next Up: Chicago Sky* Toronto gets a few days to reset📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Chicago Sky🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need a reset — and fastLet’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
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Get CRUSHED by Lynx 100-72 | Winning Streak Ends
The Toronto Tempo winning streak is over — and this one was ugly.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 100-72 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, ending the Tempo’s two-game winning streak and dropping the expansion franchise back to .500.After back-to-back statement wins over the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury, Toronto came crashing back down in Minnesota with one of their roughest performances of the season.The Tempo lived by the three in recent wins… but against the Lynx, they died by it.🚨 In this episode:😬 Toronto Gets Blown Out* Tempo lose 100-72 in Minnesota📉 Live and Die by the Three* Toronto shot 12-of-41 from three🚨 Marina Mabrey’s Rough Night* 3 points🏀 Minnesota Dominated Everything* Lynx out-rebounded Toronto 56-31🌟 Olivia Miles Looked As Advertised* 14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists🧪 Bench Minutes & Rotation Notes* Kia Nurse hits six threes🔥 Burn the Tape* Why this might just be one of “those games”⏳ Next Up: Portland Fire* Toronto returns home📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Portland Fire🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Back home. Burn the tape. Reset.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
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Win SECOND STRAIGHT! | Mabrey & Sykes Drop 61 vs Mercury
Don’t look now… but the Toronto Tempo are ABOVE .500 🇨🇦🏀In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s HUGE 98-90 victory over the Phoenix Mercury — the second straight win for the expansion franchise and arguably their most impressive performance yet.Facing a Mercury team loaded with stars and missing multiple key players themselves, the Tempo leaned on their now-famous “million-dollar backcourt” and got another breakout performance from rookie Kiki Rice.🔥 Marina Mabrey: 30 points🔥 Brittney Sykes: 31 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists🌟 Kiki Rice: 15 points, 7 rebounds, +13This team is starting to look LEGIT.🚨 In this episode:🔥 The Million-Dollar Backcourt Took OVER* Marina Mabrey bounces back with 30 points🌟 Kiki Rice Continues to Shine* 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists💪 Toronto Beats Phoenix SHORTHANDED* No Julie Allemand* No Niara Sabally* No Temi Fagbenle* No Izzy Harrison🧠 Sandy Brondello’s Culture Is Showing* “Next woman up” mentality fully visible📈 Tempo Might Be Ahead of Schedule* Toronto improves to 3-2🏀 Why the Fourth Quarter Was So Impressive* Tempo outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the fourth😤 The Role Players Continue Delivering* Laura Yuskaitė excellent again⏳ Next Up: Minnesota Lynx* Final game of the road trip📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are officially rollingLet’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
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo DOMINATE Sparks 106-96 🇨🇦 | Career Night for Brittney Sykes
The Toronto Tempo are officially rolling 🇨🇦🏀In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s HUGE 106-96 win over the Los Angeles Sparks — the first road victory in franchise history.After dropping the first matchup against LA just two nights earlier, the Tempo responded with their most complete performance of the young season, setting a franchise scoring record with 106 points.And leading the charge?🔥 Brittney Sykes with a CAREER-HIGH 38 points🌟 Kiki Rice impressing again in her first career start💪 Toronto showing serious resilience on the road🚨 In this episode:🇨🇦 First Road Win in Franchise History* Toronto improves to 2-2 on the season* Tempo score franchise-record 106 points* Why this win feels bigger than just one game🔥 Brittney Sykes Was UNSTOPPABLE* Career-high 38 points🌟 Kiki Rice Looks More Comfortable Every Game* First career WNBA start🧠 Sandy Brondello’s Adjustments Worked* Toronto completely flipped the LA matchup😬 Marina Mabrey’s Frustration* Second straight rough shooting night💪 Toronto’s Defense Continues Improving* Forced 13 Sparks turnovers📈 Why This Team Might Be Better Than Expected* Players improving every single game⏳ Next Up: Phoenix Mercury* Another difficult road test📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Phoenix Mercury🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are officially above water at 2-2Let’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
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Sparks 99-95 | Kelsey Plum Takes Over
The Toronto Tempo showed serious resilience… but the early deficit was too much to overcome.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 99-95 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks in the franchise’s first-ever road game.After falling behind 21-2 in the first quarter, the Tempo battled all the way back and cut the lead to just two late in the fourth quarter before Kelsey Plum slammed the door shut.Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs:🌟 Kiki Rice continues improving🔥 Brittney Sykes stuffed the stat sheet📈 Toronto’s bench massively outplayed LA’sBut concerns remain:🚨 Terrible starts🏀 Interior defense issues🤕 Injury concerns beginning to pile up🚨 In this episode:😬 Disaster Start Dooms Toronto* Sparks opened on a 21-2 run* Tempo looked completely out of rhythm early* Why digging these holes is becoming a trend🔥 Kelsey Plum Took Over* 27 points and 9 assists📉 Marina Mabrey Locked Down* Just 3-of-10 from the field💪 Brittney Sykes Was Everywhere* 27 points, 7 assists, 4 steals🌟 Kiki Rice Keeps Growing* 11 points on efficient shooting🧠 Bench Unit Changed the Game* Toronto bench outscored LA 42-10🚨 Major Concerns Moving Forward* Toronto badly overmatched down low⏳ Immediate Rematch vs LA* Tempo face Sparks AGAIN tomorrow night* Could Kiki Rice get her first career start?* Adjustments Toronto MUST make defensively📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks (Rematch)🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team continues its first road tripLet’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
About Set The Tempo
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. thesqueezes.substack.com
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