Isabelle Harrison’s 25-point, 10-rebound double-double powered the Toronto Tempo to an 82-79 win over the Portland Fire, ending a 12-game skid.
The Toronto Tempo snapped a 12-game losing streak with an 82-79 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Isabelle Harrison was the difference-maker, posting a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, while the Fire, playing without eight key players, couldn’t overcome the short-handed Tempo’s balanced effort.
Portland Fire: Short-Handed but Competitive
Despite missing eight players due to injury, the Portland Fire (15-21, 5th in the Western Conference) pushed the Tempo to the final buzzer. Bridget Carleton led the Fire with 18 points, while Carla Leite dished out a team-high 6 assists. Megan DiLeo grabbed a team-best 6 rebounds. The Fire, who had won two of their previous three games, including an 88-85 victory over Phoenix on Aug. 16, couldn’t sustain their momentum against a desperate Toronto squad.
Toronto Tempo: Harrison’s Heroics End the Drought
The Toronto Tempo (11-25, 6th in the Eastern Conference) finally found a winning formula. Isabelle Harrison was unstoppable, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Julie Allemand orchestrated the offense with 6 assists. The win was Toronto’s first in over two weeks and snapped a 12-game skid. The Tempo, who had been struggling at home, used the energy of the Vancouver crowd to edge out the Fire in a tightly contested matchup.
Turning Point: Harrison’s Dominance in the Paint
The decisive factor was Isabelle Harrison’s interior presence. Her double-double kept the Tempo ahead in key stretches, particularly in the fourth quarter when the Fire threatened to rally. Harrison’s ability to score and rebound gave Toronto second-chance opportunities and crucial stops on defense. Portland had no answer for her, as the Fire’s depleted frontcourt struggled to contain her.
Key Stats
- Isabelle Harrison: 25 points, 10 rebounds for Toronto
- Bridget Carleton: 18 points to lead Portland
- Julie Allemand: 6 assists for the Tempo
- Carla Leite: 6 assists for the Fire
- Megan DiLeo: 6 rebounds for Portland
What It Means
For Toronto, the win provides a much-needed morale boost after a brutal stretch. They will look to build on this momentum when they host the Las Vegas Aces (25-13) tonight. For Portland, the loss is a setback in their playoff push, as they sit 5th in the West with a 6-11 conference record. The Fire host the Washington Mystics (21-15) tonight, and with eight players still out, they’ll rely heavily on Carleton and Leite to keep their postseason hopes alive.
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