WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs Phoenix Mercury

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• WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs Phoenix Mercury

  SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 14: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire reacts during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a thrilling win in Seattle on Friday, the Portlan...

  Publisher:Blazers EdgeArticle published: 2026-08-16 21:30:00 UTC

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• Fire Top Mercury with Chaotic Fourth Quarter Comeback

  PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 16: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

  Publisher:Blazers EdgeArticle published: 2026-08-17 02:03:17 UTC

• Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi

  Carla Leite scored 23 points and the Portland Fire rallied to beat Phoenix 88-85 on Sunday night, when the Mercury had halftime and postgame ceremonies celebrating franchise icon Diana Taurasi. Leite had the final two baskets in a 6-0 run and the expansion Fire (15-20) moved in front 81-80 with 1:12 remaining. Portland's Emily Engstler and the Mercury's Kahleah Copper traded baskets before Katie Lou Samuelson hit the second of two foul shots with 20 seconds left to put the Fire up 84-82.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 01:54:09 UTC