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Toronto Ends 12-Game Skid With 82-79 Win

8/22/2026

Summary

Toronto Ends Streak

Toronto ended a 12-game losing streak with an 82-79 win over Portland in Vancouver.
Isabelle Harrison scored a game-high 25 points for Toronto.
Kiki Rice added 19 points, including the go-ahead layup in the final minutes.
Toronto, now 11-25, was eliminated from playoff contention.
Portland rallied with a 14-0 fourth-quarter run to briefly lead 76-75.

Summary

Rice Sets Record

Kiki Rice posted a rookie-record 18 points, six assists and zero turnovers on Aug. 10 versus Atlanta Dream.
Rice missed eight weeks after a Grade 3 ankle sprain on June 3, returning July 28 against Minnesota.
Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello praised Rice’s aggressiveness, strong finishing and improving pick-and-roll play.
She averaged 13.7 points over her last three games and logged 19 assists in her final four outings.

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA launched in 1997, the league’s inaugural season featured eight teams and crowned the Houston Comets as champions. That debut secured a $12 million television contract with NBC, and the Comets posted a 27-5 record, averaging 78.3 points per game. Similarly, Toronto’s 2024 victory over Portland ended a 12-game skid, with rookie Kiki Rice matching the league’s early-career scoring surge. These milestones illustrate how early franchise breakthroughs and standout rookie performances continue shaping playoff prospects and fan engagement across WNBA eras.

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Toronto Ends Streak

Toronto ended a 12-game losing streak with an 82-79 win over Portland in Vancouver.
Isabelle Harrison scored a game-high 25 points for Toronto.
Kiki Rice added 19 points, including the go-ahead layup in the final minutes.
Toronto, now 11-25, was eliminated from playoff contention.
Portland rallied with a 14-0 fourth-quarter run to briefly lead 76-75.

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