Juškaitė Shines as Tempo Ends Losing Streak

Laura Juškaitė contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds in the Vancouver "Tempo" team's 82-79 victory over the Portland "Fire" in the WNBA. This win ended a 12-game losing streak for "Tempo."

Juškaitė, who started the game, played 30 minutes, making 2 of 2 two-pointers, 1 of 4 three-pointers, and 8 of 10 free throws. She also recorded 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, but committed 6 turnovers and 5 personal fouls.

Despite trailing by 13 points in the first quarter, "Tempo" managed to tie the game at 44-44 by halftime. In the fourth quarter, "Tempo" built a 75-63 lead, but Portland rallied to take a 76-75 advantage. Isabelle Harrison's late basket and Kiki Rice's subsequent points secured the win for "Tempo," as Bridget Carleton and Emily Engstler missed crucial three-point attempts for Portland.

Isabelle Harrison led "Tempo" with a double-double, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Kiki Rice added 19 points, with Juškaitė being the third-highest scorer for Toronto. Portland was led by Bridget Carleton with 18 points, Megan DiLeo with 14, and Emily Engstler with 13.

The "Tempo" victory came despite a depleted roster. Key players Marina Mabrey, Nyara Sabally, and Maria Conde were out, and Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow left the game early due to injuries.