The Toronto Tempo were overwhelmed by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, falling 109-83 Monday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The loss dropped Toronto to 10-16 on the season, while the Aces improved to 18-7.
Las Vegas set the tone early with its fast-paced offense and never looked back, shooting efficiently while putting five players into double figures. The Aces consistently pushed the tempo in transition and capitalized on Toronto turnovers, building a double-digit lead before halftime and pulling away in the second half. .
Toronto showed flashes offensively and continued to battle despite the deficit, but the Tempo had no answer for the Aces’ balanced attack. Every time Toronto tried to cut into the lead, Las Vegas responded with timely three-pointers and strong play in the paint.
The defeat marks Toronto’s second straight loss heading into the WNBA All-Star break. Despite the setback, the expansion franchise has shown resilience throughout its inaugural season and will look to regroup as it continues its push for a playoff spot.
