Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Lose 111-92 to Atlanta Dream | Toughness Needed Before All-Star Break

Another tough night against Atlanta.In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s 111-92 loss to the Atlanta Dream, dropping Toronto to 0-3 against Atlanta this season and marking their sixth loss in the last seven games.The Tempo were right there at halftime, trailing by just one, but Atlanta took over in the second half with a 29-19 third quarter and a 34-26 fourth quarter.The injuries remain a major part of the story — Kiki Rice and Brittney Sykes remain out until at least after the All-Star break, while Niara Sabally left again after taking contact to the ribs. But beyond the injuries, Toronto simply needed more toughness, cleaner possessions and a better response to Atlanta’s physicality.🚨 In this episode:😬 Tempo Lose Another One* Toronto falls 111-92 to Atlanta* Tempo are now 0-3 against the Dream this season* Toronto has lost six of its last seven games* Atlanta remains the top team in the Eastern Conference📉 Second Half Collapse* Toronto trailed only 48-47 at halftime* Atlanta won the third quarter by 10🏥 Injury Problems Continue* Niara Sabally leaves with a rib issue* Sabally has played 18 of 25 games but continues battling injuries* Kiki Rice and Brittney Sykes remain out until after the All-Star break* Temi Fagbenle returns from concussion protocol🔥 Marina Mabrey Responds* 26 points* 7-of-12 from the field💪 Atlanta’s Stars Take Over* Naz Hillmon leads Atlanta with 24 points* Angel Reese adds 23 points and 12 rebounds🧱 Tempo Need More Toughness* Atlanta grabbed 11 offensive rebounds* Dream finished with 28 assists* Atlanta forced 20 Toronto turnovers📊 Kia Nurse Shows Signs* Better defensive effort* 6 points, 1 assist and 1 steal🧠 Same Story, Different Night* Injuries remain the biggest issue* Toronto is playing the toughest part of the schedule* The team badly needs the All-Star break* Getting Rice and Sykes back could still change the second half of the season⏳ Next Up: Las Vegas Aces* First-ever matchup with Vegas in Tempo franchise history* A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd loom📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Las Vegas Aces🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are hurting, but there is still a second-half story to tellLet’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