# Set The Tempo Postgame: Kiki Rice Leaves With Injury as Toronto Tempo Lose to New York Liberty

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-06-04T02:10:07+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-postgame-kiki-rice
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Duration seconds: 700

## Resource

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 news 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

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