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The Toronto Tempo finish their 11-33 season with a 95-81 loss to the Connecticut Sun, marking the franchise's final game in Connecticut before its relocation to Houston. Hailey Van Lith recorded 8 assists and 9 rebounds for the Sun, while Ashlon Jackson scored 18 points. Toronto’s Kiki Rice led the Tempo with 28 points, supported by Isabelle Harrison’s 10 rebounds and Julie Allemand’s 5 assists.

This episode analyzes the impact of the Sun's move on Eastern Conference dynamics, reviews the Tempo's recent losses to Chicago and Connecticut amid a 10-player injury list, and discusses the strategic necessity of retaining the core trio of Rice, Allemand, and Harrison. The hosts evaluate how improved pick-and-roll execution and roster spacing can help the team reach a 22-win target next season.

Key topics include the effects of the Sun-Houston transition, the significance of Kiki Rice’s 28-point performance despite the loss, and the tactical adjustments needed to overcome defensive traps. The discussion covers player retention strategies, the importance of role player shooting, and the realistic pathway to competitiveness for the 6th-place Eastern Conference Division team.

In this episode: Division Rivals & Sun Relocation · Core Trio Stats & Injury Impact · Path to 22 Wins & Tactics.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/tor/2026-10-10/transcript.html

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