Set The Tempo

Tyler Conium
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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

  1. Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Stun New York Liberty 93-91 | Sabally Wins It in Montreal!

    7h ago

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Stun New York Liberty 93-91 | Sabally Wins It in Montreal!

    Dubs in Montreal. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s massive 93-91 win over the New York Liberty, snapping a four-game losing streak and giving Montreal fans a thriller. The Tempo led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter, nearly gave it all away late, but survived behind a clutch bucket from Nyara Sabally and a huge bounce-back performance from Marina Mabrey. Toronto was still without Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice and Temi Fagbenle, but Sandy Brondello rode the starters, Mabrey got to the free throw line, Laura Yuskaitė stayed hot, and the Tempo found a way against one of the WNBA’s best teams. 🚨 In this episode: 🇨🇦 Dubs in Montreal * Toronto beats New York 93-91 * Tempo snap a four-game losing streak * Huge win in front of a record-setting Montreal crowd * Toronto improves to 10-13 🏀 Nyara Sabally Wins It * Sabally comes off the bench and plays 26 minutes * Hits the late bucket to give Toronto the win 🔥 Marina Mabrey Bounces Back * 30 points * 9-of-19 from the field * 9-of-11 from the free throw line 📈 Laura Yuskaitė Keeps Rolling * 18 points * 7-of-8 shooting * 4 rebounds and 3 assists * Back-to-back strong games after a career-high 25 💪 Starters Carry the Load * Mabrey plays 35 minutes * Julie Allemand plays 34 😳 Shoe Ejection Swing * Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ejected after throwing Jonquel Jones’ shoe 😬 Fourth Quarter Almost Got Away * Toronto led by 20 in the third * Liberty stormed back late ⭐ Liberty Stars Still Showed Up * Sabrina Ionescu scores 28 * Breanna Stewart adds 22 and 8 ⏳ Next Up: Washington Mystics * Tempo have lost to Washington twice already * Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Lauren Betts loom 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The losing streak is over — and Montreal got a classic 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

    11 min
  2. Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Valkyries 83-75 | Injuries Keep Mounting

    4d ago

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Valkyries 83-75 | Injuries Keep Mounting

    The losses are piling up — and so are the injuries. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 83-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, as the hottest team in the WNBA extended its winning streak to six games. Toronto led after the first quarter and even carried a lead into the fourth, but once again ran out of gas late. The bigger concern? Nyara Sabally left after just seven minutes with a knee injury, joining Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice and Temi Fagbenle on Toronto’s growing injury list. The Tempo are now 9-12, and while the effort is still there, the margin for error is getting smaller by the game. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Tempo Drop Another One * Toronto loses 83-75 to Golden State * Tempo fall to 9-12 * Valkyries win their sixth straight game * Toronto led entering the fourth but could not close 🏥 Nyara Sabally Injury Concern * Sabally exits after just seven minutes 💪 Izzy Harrison Steps Up * 24 points * 8 rebounds * 10-of-17 shooting ⭐ Marina Mabrey Gets All-Star Recognition * Mabrey becomes Toronto’s first-ever All-Star 🔥 Golden State’s Bench Wins It * Janelle Salaun scores 26 off the bench * Kaitlyn Chen adds 16 * Kayla Thornton nearly posts a double-double 📉 Fourth Quarter Problems Continue * Toronto led after three quarters * Golden State wins the fourth 26-16 😕 Kia Nurse Conversation Continues * 8 points in 15 minutes * Still finished -11 🧠 Winning Culture vs Tanking * Why Tyler is not interested in tanking * Why building a competitive culture still matters ⏳ Next Up: Dallas Wings in Montreal * Tempo head to Montreal for a huge matchup 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Dallas Wings in Montreal🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are injured, exhausted, but still fighting 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

    12 min
  3. Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Dallas Wings 89-76 | Paige Bueckers Shines

    Jul 5

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Dallas Wings 89-76 | Paige Bueckers Shines

    The injury-depleted Toronto Tempo ran into Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings — and it showed. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 89-76 loss to the Dallas Wings, the first episode recorded from the East Coast of Canada. Toronto was already without Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice, then had late scratches with Julie Allemand and Temi Fagbenle also missing the game. That left the Tempo extremely thin against a talented Dallas team led by Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard. The result? A tough 13-point loss, but one that also needs context. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Tempo Fall to Dallas * Toronto loses 89-76 * Tempo struggle early and fall behind after the first quarter * Another loss during the toughest stretch of the schedule 🌟 Paige Bueckers Puts on a Show * Showed why she is already one of the WNBA’s most exciting stars 🏥 Injuries Keep Defining the Season * Brittney Sykes still out * Kiki Rice still out * Julie Allemand scratched late * Temi Fagbenle also out 📉 Conde & Pouye Struggle in Expanded Roles * Maria Conde and Tima Pouye step into the starting lineup * Combined 2-of-16 from the field 🔥 Marina Mabrey Still Leads the Way * Team-high 19 points * Tried to attack more inside and not just settle from three * Dallas was able to key in on her without Sykes, Rice and Allemand 💪 Nyara Sabally Fills the Box Score * 14 points 🏀 Dallas Controls the Boards * Jessica Shepard posts 14 points and 15 rebounds 🧱 Kia Nurse Discussion Continues * 12 points off the bench * Still extremely shot-happy ⏳ Next Up: Golden State Valkyries * Toronto faces last year’s expansion team next * Golden State brings one of the best defenses in the WNBA 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Golden State Valkyries🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need to weather the storm and get healthy 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

    13 min
  4. Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Mercury 89-80 Without Marina Mabrey

    Jun 27

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Mercury 89-80 Without Marina Mabrey

    The Toronto Tempo were already shorthanded — and then they lost The Chef. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 89-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at Scotiabank Arena, a game defined by who wasn’t on the floor. Just two days after tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, Marina Mabrey missed the game with neck spasms, joining Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice on the injury list. Without their three-headed offensive engine, Toronto still had chances, but could not get enough stops or enough shot creation late. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Tempo Lose Without Mabrey * Toronto falls 89-80 to Phoenix * Marina Mabrey misses the game with neck spasms * Tempo drop back to .500 * Rough timing after Mabrey’s historic 53-point night 🏥 Injuries Are Defining the Season * Mabrey out with neck spasms * Brittney Sykes still out * Kiki Rice still out * Toronto missing its top three offensive weapons 🧠 Julie Allemand Steps Up * 11 points * 10 assists * 7 rebounds * Second straight double-double * More aggressive as a shooter and passer without Mabrey 📈 Tima Pouye Has Her Best Tempo Game * 13 points * 4 assists * +6 off the bench * Best performance since joining Toronto * One of the few real positives from the loss 😬 Kia Nurse Starts, But Concerns Continue * Starts in place of Mabrey * Scores 12 points * Still finishes -18 * Shot-heavy minutes continue to hurt the offensive flow 🧱 Frontcourt Couldn’t Take Over * Niara Sabally finishes with 14 points * Isabelle Harrison adds playmaking and energy 🔥 Phoenix Gets the Big Plays * Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury with 27 📉 Fourth Quarter Slips Away * Toronto led by two at halftime ⏳ Next Up: Dallas Wings After the Break * Tempo now off until July 5 * Dallas, Golden State, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Vegas and Minnesota all looming 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Dallas Wings🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo need rest, health and answers before July 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

    13 min
  5. Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Ties WNBA Record With 53 Points as Toronto Tempo Crush Spark!

    Jun 26

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Ties WNBA Record With 53 Points as Toronto Tempo Crush Spark!

    What a birthday present from The Chef. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to one of the greatest performances in WNBA history as Marina Mabrey ties the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in Toronto’s massive 125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Mabrey was unstoppable, finishing with: 🔥 53 points🔥 17-of-28 from the field🔥 9 made threes🔥 10-of-12 from the free throw line🔥 6 rebounds🔥 +36 With Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice still out, Toronto needed a statement — and Mabrey delivered one of the best games the league has ever seen. 🚨 In this episode: 🔥 Marina Mabrey Makes WNBA History * Record-tying 53 points * Career high in points * Career high in made threes * One of the best individual performances in WNBA history * Why Mabrey belongs in the All-Star conversation — and maybe the MVP conversation 💥 Toronto Blows Out LA * Tempo beat the Sparks 125-97 * Toronto gets back to 9-9 * Most complete game since losing Sykes and Rice * Huge confidence boost before a difficult July schedule 🧠 Julie Allemand Masterclass * 13 points * 14 assists * 4-of-4 from the field * 3-of-3 from three * Controlled the offense and kept feeding Mabrey 💪 Laura Yuskaitė Double-Double * 10 points * 12 rebounds * Massive work on the glass * Helped Toronto dominate the rebounding battle 📈 Role Players Step Up * Maria Conde adds 13 points * Izzy Harrison chips in 9 points and 6 rebounds * Temi Fagbenle adds 6 rebounds in 20 minutes * Toronto finally gets a complete team effort around Mabrey 🏀 Sparks Shorthanded * LA played without Kelsey Plum * Cameron Brink also out * Dearica Hamby and Nneka Ogwumike still both scored 21 * Toronto handled business against the team in front of them 📊 Tempo Dominate the Box Score * 51% from the field * 57-36 rebounding edge * 15 offensive rebounds * 26 assists * Only 10 turnovers * 125 total points ⭐ All-Star Voting Push * Mabrey needs to be an All-Star * Sykes, Kiki Rice and Sabally still deserve votes * Last chance to make the Tempo heard ⏳ Next Up: Phoenix Mercury at Scotiabank Arena * Huge game at Scotiabank * Toronto has a chance to go above .500 * Long homestand continues * July schedule gets very difficult after Phoenix 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Phoenix Mercury🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Chef Mabrey just gave Toronto a night to remember 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

    9 min
  6. Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Atlanta Dream 94-87 | Depth Issues Grow Without Sykes & Rice

    Jun 23

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall to Atlanta Dream 94-87 | Depth Issues Grow Without Sykes & Rice

    Another tough one against Atlanta. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 94-87 loss to the Atlanta Dream, 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. Toronto fell behind 33-15 after the first quarter, battled back in stretches, but never fully recovered from the early hole. The positives?Izzy Harrison had her best all-around game as a Tempo player, Niara Sabally returned to the lineup, and Temi Fagbenle gave Toronto some real minutes before fouling out. The problem?The depth still is not there — especially with Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice out. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Tempo Fall Back Under .500 * Toronto loses 94-87 to Atlanta * Tempo drop to 8-9 * Dream improve to 12-4 * Atlanta wins wire-to-wire 📉 First Quarter Disaster * Atlanta jumps out to a 7-0 lead * Toronto falls behind 31-8 💪 Izzy Harrison Delivers * 21 points 🔥 Marina Mabrey Keeps Carrying the Offense * 23 points 🏀 Niara Sabally Returns * Back in the starting lineup * 9 points and 5 rebounds 👀 Temi Fagbenle Shows Signs * 10 points in 14 minutes * Best game of her season so far 📊 Kia Nurse Shows a Pulse * 15 minutes * 4 points, 4 assists 🧱 Depth Questions Remain * Bench production still thin * Toronto missing two major starters in Sykes and Rice ⏳ Next Up: Los Angeles Sparks * Tempo have split the season series with LA * Kelsey Plum is priority No. 1 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Los Angeles Sparks🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are 8-9 and searching for answers 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

    15 min
  7. Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Drops Career-High 37 as Toronto Tempo Storm Back vs Sun!

    Jun 20

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Drops Career-High 37 as Toronto Tempo Storm Back vs Sun!

    Money Mabrey delivered exactly when Toronto needed her most. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s wild 101-97 comeback win over the Connecticut Sun, powered by a career-high 37 points from Marina Mabrey. With Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice and Nyara Sabally all out of the lineup, Toronto looked dead in the water after falling behind by 20. But Mabrey caught fire, dropped 23 points in the fourth quarter, and dragged the Tempo back to .500. And she wasn’t alone. Temi Fagbenle also had a career night, finishing with 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting, while Izzy Harrison and Maria Conde gave Toronto exactly the kind of support they needed. 🚨 In this episode: 🔥 Marina Mabrey Career Night * Career-high 37 points * Career-high 9 made threes 😱 Huge Comeback Win * Toronto wins 101-97 * Tempo were down 52-32 at one point 🏥 Injury Updates on Sykes & Rice * Brittney Sykes dealing with plantar fasciitis * Kiki Rice has a Grade 3 ankle sprain * Both expected back this season 💪 Temi Fagbenle Responds * Career-high 19 points 🧱 Frontcourt Finally Shows Signs * Izzy Harrison adds 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 📈 Role Players Step Up * Maria Conde scores 19 😬 Bench Depth Still a Problem * Kia Nurse struggles again * Bench minutes remain a concern ⏳ Next Up: Atlanta Dream Rematch * Izzy Harrison vs Angel Reese rematch looming * Atlanta blew out Toronto last time 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Atlanta Dream🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The Tempo are back to .500 — and Money Mabrey just saved the night 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

    16 min
  8. Set The Tempo Postgame: Brittney Sykes Goes Down as Toronto Tempo Fall to Caitlin Clark & Fever!

    Jun 17

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Brittney Sykes Goes Down as Toronto Tempo Fall to Caitlin Clark & Fever!

    This one felt bigger than the final score. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 113-91 loss to the Indiana Fever — a game overshadowed by a scary non-contact injury to Brittney Sykes in the third quarter. The Tempo were competitive in the first half, trailing by just three at the break, but everything changed after Sykes went down. Indiana took control behind huge performances from Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Aaliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham, handing Toronto its third straight loss. Now the conversation shifts from one game to a much bigger question: What does this team do if Sykes misses extended time? 🚨 In this episode: 😟 Brittney Sykes Injury Concern * Sykes exits in the third quarter with a non-contact injury * No official update yet at the time of recording * Why this could be a turning-point moment for Toronto’s season * Sykes has been the heartbeat of the Tempo on both ends 😬 Toronto Drops Third Straight * Tempo lose 113-91 to Indiana * Toronto falls back to 7-8 * Third straight loss against stronger competition * Playoff hopes now facing a major test 🔥 Indiana’s Stars Take Over * Caitlin Clark: 21 points, 14 assists, 5 rebounds * Kelsey Mitchell: 27 points on 9-of-11 shooting * Aaliyah Boston: 18 points, 11 rebounds * Sophie Cunningham: 24 points, 6-of-7 from three Toronto simply had no answer. 🎯 Marina Mabrey’s Strong Night * 18 points * 7 assists * 2 steals and a block * Better shot profile with only five three-point attempts * One of the few real positives for Toronto 📈 Laura Yuskaitė Continues to Produce * 19 points * 8-of-11 shooting * 4 assists * One of Toronto’s most reliable players on the night 🚨 Injury Problems Are Piling Up * Kiki Rice still out * Nyara Sabally still out * Julie Allemand exits early with a headache * Brittney Sykes now injured * Toronto may be without several of its most important players 📉 Depth Concerns Are Getting Real * Kia Nurse minutes remain a concern * Temi Fagbenle still not producing consistently * Maria Conde struggles defensively * Expansion-team depth is being tested hard 🧠 Is It Time for “The Talk”? * Are the Tempo still a playoff team without Sykes? * Should Toronto consider roster cuts or moves? * Why trading draft picks would be risky for an expansion franchise * What the long-term plan should look like ⏳ Next Up: Connecticut Sun * Toronto gets Connecticut again * Last matchup was a 106-102 overtime win * But Sykes had 38 in that game * What does this team look like without her? 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Connecticut Sun🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Hoping for the best for Slim 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

    17 min
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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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    Tyler Conium
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  • Episodes
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