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  "id": 2497093,
  "title": "Toronto Tempo end 12-game losing skid with 82-79 win over Portland Fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/toronto-tempo-end-12-game-losing-skid-with-82-79-win-over-portland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T04:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/08/21/toronto-tempo-end-12-game-losing-skid-with-82-79-win-over-portland-fire"
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  "account": "VANCOUVER - The Toronto Tempo concluded a 12-game losing streak with an 82-79 comeback victory over the Portland Fire in Vancouver on Friday. Isabelle Harrison spearheaded the Tempo's resurgence, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Laura Juskaite contributed 15 points, four assists, and seven rebounds for the Tempo. Canadian Bridget Carleton scored 18 points for the Fire, while Megan DiLeo added 14 points. The Fire began the game with a 21-8 lead in the first quarter due to Carleton's strong performance. Toronto fought back, narrowing the gap to 44-44 by the half. The Tempo took the lead with a Juskaite jumper in the third quarter and went on to win the game, with Harrison sealing the win with two free throws in the final seconds. The Tempo's injuries, including guard Brittney Sykes and forward Aneesah Morrow, continued to impact their performance. The Tempo is now 2-1 in their Cross Canada series, having won and lost against the Montreal Bell Centre last month, setting a WNBA record for regular-season attendance. The Fire struggled with foul trouble and field goal shooting, converting only 39.7 percent of their shots.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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