""It was crazy in there, the atmosphere, the energy, it gave you chills a bit," Sykes told reporters at Monday's Tempo media day. "I'm like bro this is nice, this would be great for us (to have too).""
""Literally every fan was like 'we're gonna be the same at your game some day!'" Sykes said. "We ain't got this many seats but I'm gonna hold you to it, I better see you.""
""The experience at the game was amazing obviously last night and I just hope we can build that for the Tempo too," Mabrey said."
Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes experienced Toronto's passionate basketball culture during an NBA playoff game. The atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena energized them, inspiring hopes for similar support for the Tempo. Fans expressed excitement for the WNBA, with many promising to attend future games. Tempo players felt a sense of community and recognition, as they were frequently approached by fans. The experience underscored the potential for building a strong fanbase for women's basketball in Toronto.
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