Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Hit Rock Bottom in 79-62 Loss to Mystics

From a season high in Montreal to a season low against Washington.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s ugly 79-62 loss to the Washington Mystics, the lowest-scoring game in Tempo franchise history.After the emotional win over the New York Liberty, Toronto came out flat against a Mystics team that has now beaten them three times this season. The Tempo shot just 35% from the field, went 7-of-26 from three, attempted only 10 free throws, and were crushed on the glass 56-36.Washington’s size, physicality and rim protection once again overwhelmed Toronto — led by huge games from Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin.🚨 In this episode:😬 Worst Offensive Game of the Season* Toronto loses 79-62* Lowest scoring output in Tempo franchise history* Tempo fall to four games under .500* Washington improves to 3-0 against Toronto🧱 Mystics Dominate the Glass* Washington out-rebounds Toronto 56-36* Mystics grab 18 offensive rebounds💪 Kiki Iriafen & Shakira Austin Take Over* Kiki Iriafen: 25 points, 14 rebounds* Shakira Austin: 17 points, 10 rebounds* Combined for 42 points and 24 rebounds📉 Marina Mabrey Gets Smothered* 3-of-13 from the field* 0 free throw attempts🏀 No Transition Game* Toronto finished with zero transition points🏥 Waiting on Sykes & Rice* Brittney Sykes remains out* Kiki Rice remains out🧠 No, This Team Should Not Tank* Why tanking in year one sends the wrong message* Why Sandy Brondello, Mabrey, Sykes and Rice are not built for that⏳ Next Up: Atlanta Dream* Another tough matchup coming* Angel Reese and Atlanta have already beaten Toronto twice📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Atlanta Dream🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 A rough night — but the season is not overLet’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