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Toronto Tempo Snap 12-Game Losing Streak with 82-79 Victory Over Portland Fire
8/22/2026, 11:43:54 AM
Core Game Details
On Friday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, the Toronto Tempo defeated the Portland Fire 82-79 before a crowd of 12,414. Isabelle Harrison led Toronto with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while rookie guard Kiki Rice added 19. For Portland, Bridget Carleton scored 18, and the Fire briefly led 76-75 with 3:28 left after a 14-0 fourth-quarter run. Harrison’s floater with just over two minutes remaining gave Toronto the decisive edge. The Tempo played without several starters, including Marina Mabrey (right adductor) and Nyara Sabally (calf).
Background & Context
The win ended Toronto’s 12-game losing streak, the longest among the 2026 expansion teams. The Tempo (11-25) had not won since a 93-91 victory over New York on July 12. SwishAppeal noted the team was already eliminated from playoff contention. The Fire (15-21) remain six wins behind the Dallas Wings for the final playoff spot, with eight games left.
Both franchises are part of the WNBA’s 2026 expansion, and the matchup marked the first of two games the Tempo will play in Vancouver before hosting the Fire again later in the week.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Toronto 82, Portland 79.
- Attendance: 12,414.
- Records after the game: Toronto 11-25; Portland 15-21.
- Lead changes: Portland led by as many as 13 points in the first quarter; Toronto took the lead for good after Harrison’s late floater.
- Kiki Rice’s season (through Aug 19): 11.6 ppg (5th among rookies), 16.1 efficiency rating (5th), 3.8 free-throw attempts and 3.3 makes per game (2nd in both). She is a candidate for the All-Rookie Team.
Why It Matters
The victory provides a morale boost for a franchise still finding its footing. Although the Tempo remain out of the playoff picture, the win highlights Rice’s rapid development despite a Grade 3 ankle sprain suffered on June 3. For Portland, the loss keeps their playoff hopes alive but underscores the narrow margin separating them from the Wings.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
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Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s a bit difficult when you miss that much time,” — Kiki Rice
- “We pour a lot of confidence into Kiki,” — Sandy Brondello, Tempo head coach
- “I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how nice it is here. I really, really like it,” — Kiki Rice
