In the midst of a 10-game losing streak, the Toronto Tempo are focusing on the positives. Forward Laura Juskaite highlighted the team’s recent improvement in keeping an opponent under 100 points, despite facing lineup challenges with players like Julie Allemand and Maria Conde sidelined. As the Tempo’s expansion season derails with 14 losses in 15 games, their playoff aspirations have all but faded, sitting far behind the eighth-place Washington Mystics.
Up next, the struggling Tempo will face the high-scoring Indiana Fever, known for their offensive prowess. With time to regroup before the game, Juskaite emphasized the importance of practice, especially with new players on the team. Forward Aneesah Morrow, recently acquired, is being integrated into the roster to bolster the frontcourt and support key players like Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.
With playoffs out of reach, some may shift focus to securing a better draft pick, but the team remains committed to improving and building for the future. Despite the challenges faced this season, including injuries and lineup uncertainties, the Tempo are determined to maintain a competitive spirit and strive for victories in the remaining games.
