Gabby Williams ices the game with late 3 for Valkyries
Gabby Williams ices the game with late three for the Valkyries.
WNBA: Tempo 81, Sun 95
Kiki Rice had 28 points to lead all scorers, but it wasn't enough as the Tempo dropped the final game of their inaugural season 95-81 to the Sun on Thursday night. Ashlon Jackson led Connecticut with 18 points, Raegan Beers had 17 points and Aaliyah Edwards finished with 16 as the Sun said farewell to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Nurse reflects on the Tempo's memorable first season but is 'excited about the future'
TSN's Daniella Ponticelli and Tamika Nurse reflect on a memorable inaugural season for the Toronto Tempo, and what stood out about Kiki Rice's fantastic conclusion to her rookie season leading all scorers with 28 points.
Shepherd views Tempo's inaugural season as a success: 'They established a fanbase and a style of play'
The Toronto Tempo's inaugural season in the WNBA came to a close Thursday night with a loss to the Connecticut Sun, equaling the Sun for the best odds at the first overall draft pick. TSN's Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Kara Wagland to share his takeaways from the season, and what it could mean to Toronto to have an opportunity to add top talent from the draft.
Toronto Tempo wrap up inaugural season against Connecticut Sun tonight on TSN
The Tempo will play the final game of their inaugural WNBA season Thursday night when they take on the Sun on TSN. The matchup also marks the final game played in Connecticut before the team makes the move over to Houston next year. The WNBA on TSN panel previews Toronto's season finale.
WNBA: Tempo 85, Sky 97
Gabriela Jaquez and Sydney Taylor scored 18 points apiece, Kamilla Cardoso added 17, and the Sky beat the Tempo 97-85 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. The Tempo (11-31) have lost seven in a row and 19 of their last 20.
WNBA: Lynx 77, Fever 96
Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Fever beat the Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night.
What's at stake for the Tempo in their regular season finale against the Sun?
TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Nikki Reyes to explain what's at stake for the Toronto Tempo in their regular season finale against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.
WNBA: Sun 69, Mystics 79
Shakira Austin had 25 points and 13 rebounds to help the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 on Tuesday night for their franchise-record 27th win of the season.
Tempo look to improve their draft lottery odds with two games left
The Tempo have lost six straight but it may be a blessing in disguise, as they look to improve their odds in this year's draft lottery. The WNBA on TSN panel sets up their chances of getting the first overall pick with two games left.
Angel Reese scores, taunts Jonquel Jones with 'too small' gesture
Angel Reese scores, taunts Jonquel Jones with 'too small' gesture
WNBA: Dream 95, Liberty 84
Jordin Canada scored 19 points, Angel Reese added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 95-84 on Monday night.
WNBA: Wings 86, Mercury 87
Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Dallas Wings 87-86 on Monday night.
WNBA: Liberty 106, Tempo 69
Breanna Stewart scored a game-high 27 points with eight rebounds and four assists in the Liberty’s rout of the Tempo on Sunday. The defeat did not appear to dampen the supportive mood in Toronto's final home game of its debut WNBA season before another capacity crowd of 8,200 at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Leite: Tempo have solid chance of landing first pick with two games remaining
TSN Tempo reporter Chelsea Leite recaps Toronto's final home game against the Liberty on Sunday afternoon, and discusses their chances of landing the first overall pick and the right to select Juju Watkins.
Tempo lose to Liberty in final home game of inaugural season
The sellout crowd remained in their seats until the final whistle despite the blowout score to show their appreciation for the Tempo in their final home game of the club's inaugural season. The Tempo on TSN panel shared their reaction.
Kiki Rice continues to impress in rookie year with Tempo
Although the score was lopsided and the Tempo don't have much to play for at this point in the season, a bright spot has been rookie Kiki Rice, who scored in double digits for the 11th straight game. Tamika Nurse joins Daniella Ponticelli to discuss Rice's performance in Toronto's final home game on Sunday.
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