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

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-06-27T20:44:42+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-postgame-toronto-tempo-ef3
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## Resource

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…

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