Toronto Tempo's epic losing streak saw them dumped from playoff contention

On July 12, the Toronto Tempo secured the 10th win of their debut season in the WNBA.The league's first Canadian franchise had just knocked off the New York Liberty, 93-91, and remained firmly in the hunt for an improbable playoff spot.Five weeks later, the Tempo is still searching for win number 11.The Tempo on Wednesday night lost to the Washington Mystics -- which mathematically eliminated Toronto from the playoffs.MORE: Fever's Caitlin Clark ripped Tempo arena amid Kelsey Mitchell's exit: 'A million degrees in here'The 93-82 loss at CareFirst Arena marked the 12th consecutive loss for Sandy Brondello's side, which is getting dangerously close to the all-time record losing streak for an expansion team.Tempo last 12 games:LLLLLLLLLLLLOfficially eliminated from playoff contention with ton