# Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Lose at the Buzzer vs Mystics | Mabrey Leads 18-Point Comeback

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-06-13T12:25:20+00:00
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## Resource

That one hurts. In this episode of Set The Tempo , Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s heartbreaking 86-85 loss to the Washington Mystics after Sonia Citron hit a last-second buzzer beater to steal the game. Toronto trailed by as many as 18 points , mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, and briefly took the lead in the final seconds before Washington answered with the dagger. The Tempo showed resilience — but the bigger issue was inconsistency. 🚨 In this episode: 💔 Buzzer-Beater Heartbreak * Toronto loses 86-85 in Washington * Sonia Citron hits the game-winner * Tempo fall to 0-2 against the Mystics this season * Three-game winning streak slips away 🔥 Marina Mabrey Nearly Saves It * 27 points * 9-of-15 from the field * 5-of-10 from three * Took over late in the fourth quarter * Nearly stole the game with a massive comeback push 💪 Brittney Sykes Gives Toronto the Lead * 20 points on 50% shooting * Huge late layup gave Toronto a one-point lead * Continues to be one of Toronto’s most reliable closers 🏀 Rebounding Was the Difference * Washington out-rebounded Toronto 44-29 * Mystics grabbed 15 offensive rebounds * Toronto had only 5 offensive boards * Shakira Austin’s size was a major issue again 😬 Frontcourt Still Searching for Health * Niara Sabally out * Temi Fagbenle returns on a minutes restriction * Isabelle Harrison starts and fills the stat sheet * Toronto still hasn’t seen Harrison, Sabally and Fagbenle together 🧠 Julie Allemand Steadies the Offense * 9 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds * Team-high +15 * Why her value is not always obvious in the box score 📉 Inconsistency Remains the Theme * Tempo struggled for most of the game * Fell behind by 18 * Fourth-quarter fight was impressive, but avoidable * Toronto still needs to play a full 40 minutes 👶 Washington’s Youn…

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