In the midst of a 10-game losing streak, the Toronto Tempo are focusing on small victories. Forward Laura Juskaite highlighted the team’s defensive improvement after keeping an opponent under 100 points, despite missing key players like Julie Allemand and Maria Conde.
As the Tempo’s expansion season veers off course with a record of 10-23, playoff aspirations are fading. The team faces a challenging matchup against the high-scoring Indiana Fever next, emphasizing the need to shore up their defense.
Integrating new players like Aneesah Morrow, acquired at the trade deadline, is crucial as Toronto aims to strengthen its frontcourt alongside standout guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes. Despite the playoff picture looking bleak, the focus remains on development and building for the future.
Rookie Kiki Rice, a key piece of Toronto’s long-term plans, stressed the importance of continuous improvement and maintaining a winning culture. Despite setbacks and injuries, the Tempo remain optimistic about turning their season around and striving for victories in the remaining games.