WNBAWed, Aug 12 · Final
MINDefense
POR
34.3(4)Rebounds per Game(15)30.3
25.1(8)Def. Rebounds per Game(15)22.3
8.9(2)Steals per Game(7)7.5
4.6(3)Blocks per Game(11)3.6
MINOffense
POR91.3(2)Points per Game(9)86.6
48.2%(2)Field Goal %(7)45.2%
39.1%(2)3-Point %(5)34.8%
80.9%(4)Free Throw %(5)80.8%
21.7(4)Assists per Game(9)20.6
9.3(3)Off. Rebounds per Game(10)7.9
12.4(4)Turnovers per Game(12)14.1
Injuries (8)
Minnesota Lynx
- Elena BuenavidaGOut
Portland Fire
MINTeam record
PORGame information
10:00 PM, August 12, 2026
Moda Center
Portland
Where to watch
- Fox 12 Plus
- Victory+ MIN
Box score
Team
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MIN26
31
11
17
85
POR23
10
18
30
81
Minnesota Lynx
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Natasha HowardF | 28 | 14 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | +8 |
 Napheesa CollierF | 33 | 20 | 7-11 | 0-1 | 6-7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | +6 |
 Kayla McBrideG | 32 | 19 | 6-10 | 3-7 | 4-4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +8 |
 Courtney WilliamsG | 30 | 10 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +13 |
 Olivia MilesG | 35 | 13 | 3-13 | 1-3 | 6-7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +6 |
 Nia CoffeyF | 13 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -11 |
 Dorka JuhaszF | 7 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
 Antonia DelaereF | 8 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 |
 Maya CaldwellG | 13 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 |
 Eliska JoklovaG | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Chloe BibbyF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 Anastasiia Olairi KosuF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Team | — | 85 | 30-65 | 6-20 | 19-26 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 16 | — |
Portland Fire
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridget CarletonF | 33 | 16 | 6-14 | 1-7 | 3-4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +7 |
 Emily EngstlerF | 23 | 8 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -8 |
 Nyadiew PuochF | 23 | 4 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
 Megan DiLeoC | 23 | 12 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -6 |
| Jordan HarrisonG | 18 | 6 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -12 |
 Frieda BuhnerF | 17 | 9 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +4 |
 Serah WilliamsC | 17 | 6 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +2 |
 Karlie SamuelsonG | 16 | 5 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 |
 Holly WinterburnG | 9 | 4 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -9 |
| Teja OblakG | 22 | 11 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +8 |
 Amy OkonkwoF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 Carla LeiteG | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Team | — | 81 | 32-71 | 8-31 | 9-16 | 39 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 19 | — |
Closing line
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Pre-game line movement
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MINFav-12.5Line-112Price187.5Total
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4th Quarter
- End of GameMIN 85 · POR 81
- End of the 4th QuarterMIN 85 · POR 81
- (00:00) [Lynx] REF-INITIATED REVIEW (REPLAY SUPPORTS CALL)MIN 85 · POR 81
- Emily Engstler makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bridget Carleton assists)MIN 85 · POR 81
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 85 · POR 78
- Courtney Williams misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 85 · POR 78
- Courtney Williams makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 85 · POR 78
- Bridget Carleton personal take foulMIN 84 · POR 78
- Lynx Reset TimeoutMIN 84 · POR 78
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 84 · POR 78
- Teja Oblak misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 84 · POR 78
- Teja Oblak makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 84 · POR 78
- Olivia Miles shooting foulMIN 84 · POR 77
- Fire Full timeoutMIN 84 · POR 77
- Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 84 · POR 77
- Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 83 · POR 77
- Teja Oblak personal take foulMIN 82 · POR 77
- Teja Oblak bad pass
turnover (Kayla McBride steals)MIN 82 · POR 77
- Fire Reset TimeoutMIN 82 · POR 77
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 82 · POR 77
- Karlie Samuelson enters the game for Nyadiew PuochMIN 81 · POR 77
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 81 · POR 77
- (00:27.3) [Fire] COACH'S CHALLENGE (REPLAY SUPPORTS CALL) [Fire] charged with a timeoutMIN 80 · POR 77
- Fire Full timeoutMIN 80 · POR 77
- Emily Engstler shooting foulMIN 80 · POR 77
- Bridget Carleton lost ball turnover (Kayla McBride steals)MIN 80 · POR 77
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 80 · POR 77
- Emily Engstler blocks Napheesa Collier 's 5-foot driving layupMIN 80 · POR 77
- Nyadiew Puoch personal foulMIN 80 · POR 77
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 80 · POR 77
- Megan DiLeo misses driving floating jump shotMIN 80 · POR 77
- Kayla McBride makes 3-foot two point shotMIN 80 · POR 77
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 78 · POR 77
- Emily Engstler misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 78 · POR 77
- Emily Engstler makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 78 · POR 77
- Napheesa Collier shooting foulMIN 78 · POR 76
- Teja Oblak defensive reboundMIN 78 · POR 76
- Napheesa Collier misses 24-foot three point jumperMIN 78 · POR 76
- Megan DiLeo makes 4-foot layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 78 · POR 76
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 78 · POR 74
- Olivia Miles misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 78 · POR 74
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 78 · POR 74
- Nyadiew Puoch shooting foulMIN 77 · POR 74
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 77 · POR 74
- Bridget Carleton misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 77 · POR 74
- Emily Engstler offensive reboundMIN 77 · POR 74
- Megan DiLeo misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 77 · POR 74
- Bridget Carleton defensive reboundMIN 77 · POR 74
- Napheesa Collier misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 77 · POR 74
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 77 · POR 74
- Megan DiLeo shooting foulMIN 76 · POR 74
- Bridget Carleton makes 14-foot pullup jump shotMIN 76 · POR 74
- Megan DiLeo enters the game for Serah WilliamsMIN 76 · POR 72
- Emily Engstler enters the game for Frieda BuhnerMIN 76 · POR 72
- Fire Full timeoutMIN 76 · POR 72
- Kayla McBride makes 5-foot two point shotMIN 76 · POR 72
- Teja Oblak makes 24-foot running jump shot (Bridget Carleton assists)MIN 74 · POR 72
- Courtney Williams lost ball turnover (Nyadiew Puoch steals)MIN 74 · POR 69
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 74 · POR 69
- Napheesa Collier blocks Frieda Buhner 's 8-foot driving layupMIN 74 · POR 69
- Napheesa Collier makes layup (Natasha Howard assists)MIN 74 · POR 69
- Bridget Carleton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 72 · POR 69
- Courtney Williams makes 19-foot pullup jump shotMIN 72 · POR 66
- Bridget Carleton makes driving layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 70 · POR 66
- Kayla McBride makes 5-foot two point shotMIN 70 · POR 64
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 64
- Nyadiew Puoch misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 64
- Fire defensive team reboundMIN 68 · POR 64
- Olivia Miles misses driving layupMIN 68 · POR 64
- Teja Oblak makes 4-foot two point shotMIN 68 · POR 64
- Bridget Carleton makes free throw 1 of 1MIN 68 · POR 62
- Bridget Carleton makes technical free throwMIN 68 · POR 61
- Eric Thibault technical foulMIN 68 · POR 60
- Kayla McBride transition take foulMIN 68 · POR 60
- Natasha Howard bad pass
turnover (Bridget Carleton steals)MIN 68 · POR 60
- Serah Williams offensive foul turnoverMIN 68 · POR 60
- Serah Williams offensive foulMIN 68 · POR 60
- Napheesa Collier out of bounds bad pass turnoverMIN 68 · POR 60
- Frieda Buhner makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 68 · POR 60
- Bridget Carleton defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 58
- Courtney Williams misses 17-foot jumperMIN 68 · POR 58
- Courtney Williams enters the game for Nia CoffeyMIN 68 · POR 58
- Lynx Full timeoutMIN 68 · POR 58
- Teja Oblak makes 26-foot three point jumper (Serah Williams assists)MIN 68 · POR 58
- Serah Williams offensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 55
- Frieda Buhner misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 55
- Napheesa Collier enters the game for Dorka JuhaszMIN 68 · POR 55
- Kayla McBride enters the game for Antonia DelaereMIN 68 · POR 55
- Frieda Buhner enters the game for Emily EngstlerMIN 68 · POR 55
- Serah Williams enters the game for Megan DiLeoMIN 68 · POR 55
- Olivia Miles personal foulMIN 68 · POR 55
- Natasha Howard lost ball turnover (Teja Oblak steals)MIN 68 · POR 55
- Natasha Howard offensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 55
- Dorka Juhasz misses 28-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 55
- Megan DiLeo makes 7-foot driving floating jump shotMIN 68 · POR 55
- Megan DiLeo offensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 53
- Megan DiLeo misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 53
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 53
- Antonia Delaere misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 53
- Bridget Carleton makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 68 · POR 53
- Nia Coffey enters the game for Eliska JoklovaMIN 68 · POR 51
- Olivia Miles personal foulMIN 68 · POR 51
- Nyadiew Puoch enters the game for Karlie SamuelsonMIN 68 · POR 51
- Teja Oblak enters the game for Jordan HarrisonMIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova personal foulMIN 68 · POR 51
- Megan DiLeo defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Natasha Howard misses driving layupMIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Emily Engstler misses 25-foot three point pullup jump shotMIN 68 · POR 51
- Jordan Harrison defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 68 · POR 51
- Lynx offensive team reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova misses free throw 1 of 2MIN 68 · POR 51
- Karlie Samuelson shooting foulMIN 68 · POR 51
- Dorka Juhasz defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Megan DiLeo misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 51
- Dorka Juhasz enters the game for Napheesa CollierMIN 68 · POR 51
3rd Quarter
- End of the 3rd QuarterMIN 68 · POR 51
- Fire defensive team reboundMIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 51
- Karlie Samuelson makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 68 · POR 51
- Eliska Joklova enters the game for Maya CaldwellMIN 68 · POR 50
- Karlie Samuelson makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 68 · POR 50
- Maya Caldwell shooting foulMIN 68 · POR 49
- Fire defensive team reboundMIN 68 · POR 49
- Olivia Miles misses 28-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 49
- Olivia Miles defensive reboundMIN 68 · POR 49
- Bridget Carleton misses 22-foot three point jumperMIN 68 · POR 49
- Antonia Delaere enters the game for Kayla McBrideMIN 68 · POR 49
- Bridget Carleton enters the game for Holly WinterburnMIN 68 · POR 49
- Olivia Miles makes driving layupMIN 68 · POR 49
- Jordan Harrison lost ball turnover (Natasha Howard steals)MIN 66 · POR 49
- Olivia Miles enters the game for Courtney WilliamsMIN 66 · POR 49
- Megan DiLeo enters the game for Serah WilliamsMIN 66 · POR 49
- Jordan Harrison enters the game for Frieda BuhnerMIN 66 · POR 49
- Emily Engstler enters the game for Teja OblakMIN 66 · POR 49
- Maya Caldwell personal foulMIN 66 · POR 49
- Natasha Howard makes two point shot (Kayla McBride assists)MIN 66 · POR 49
- Serah Williams bad pass
turnover (Napheesa Collier steals)MIN 64 · POR 49
- Holly Winterburn defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 49
- Kayla McBride misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 49
- Frieda Buhner makes driving layupMIN 64 · POR 49
- Napheesa Collier lost ball turnover (Teja Oblak steals)MIN 64 · POR 47
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Teja Oblak misses layupMIN 64 · POR 47
- Teja Oblak offensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Teja Oblak misses driving floating jump shotMIN 64 · POR 47
- Karlie Samuelson enters the game for Bridget CarletonMIN 64 · POR 47
- Natasha Howard personal foulMIN 64 · POR 47
- Frieda Buhner defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Maya Caldwell misses driving floating jump shotMIN 64 · POR 47
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Teja Oblak misses 19-foot pullup jump shotMIN 64 · POR 47
- Fire defensive team reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Kayla McBride misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 47
- Natasha Howard enters the game for Nia CoffeyMIN 64 · POR 47
- Lynx offensive team reboundMIN 64 · POR 47
- Teja Oblak blocks Nia Coffey 's 11-foot driving floating jump shotMIN 64 · POR 47
- Bridget Carleton makes 14-foot pullup jump shotMIN 64 · POR 47
- Serah Williams defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 45
- Napheesa Collier misses 9-foot two point shotMIN 64 · POR 45
- Maya Caldwell enters the game for Olivia MilesMIN 64 · POR 45
- Holly Winterburn enters the game for Nyadiew PuochMIN 64 · POR 45
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 45
- Nyadiew Puoch misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 45
- Teja Oblak defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 45
- Bridget Carleton blocks Olivia Miles 's 5-foot driving layupMIN 64 · POR 45
- Serah Williams makes running layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 64 · POR 45
- Teja Oblak defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 43
- Nia Coffey misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 43
- Serah Williams enters the game for Megan DiLeoMIN 64 · POR 43
- (06:07) [Lynx] REF-INITIATED REVIEW (CALL STANDS)MIN 64 · POR 43
- Lynx Full timeoutMIN 64 · POR 43
- Frieda Buhner makes 4-foot layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 64 · POR 43
- Nia Coffey enters the game for Natasha HowardMIN 64 · POR 41
- Teja Oblak enters the game for Emily EngstlerMIN 64 · POR 41
- Frieda Buhner enters the game for Jordan HarrisonMIN 64 · POR 41
- Napheesa Collier traveling turnoverMIN 64 · POR 41
- Bridget Carleton makes driving layupMIN 64 · POR 41
- Bridget Carleton defensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 39
- Courtney Williams misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 39
- Megan DiLeo makes two point shotMIN 64 · POR 39
- Megan DiLeo offensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 37
- Emily Engstler misses 8-foot two point shotMIN 64 · POR 37
- shot clock turnoverMIN 64 · POR 37
- Megan DiLeo makes layupMIN 64 · POR 37
- Jordan Harrison offensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 35
- Bridget Carleton misses 25-foot three point pullup jump shotMIN 64 · POR 35
- Megan DiLeo offensive reboundMIN 64 · POR 35
- Bridget Carleton misses 27-foot three point jumperMIN 64 · POR 35
- Natasha Howard makes 2-foot layup (Courtney Williams assists)MIN 64 · POR 35
- Bridget Carleton out of bounds bad pass turnoverMIN 62 · POR 35
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 1 of 1MIN 62 · POR 35
- Emily Engstler shooting foulMIN 61 · POR 35
- Napheesa Collier makes driving layupMIN 61 · POR 35
- Jordan Harrison makes 4-foot layup (Emily Engstler assists)MIN 59 · POR 35
- Natasha Howard makes 4-foot layup (Napheesa Collier assists)MIN 59 · POR 33
- Natasha Howard enters the game for Nia CoffeyMIN 57 · POR 33
- Nyadiew Puoch enters the game for Karlie SamuelsonMIN 57 · POR 33
2nd Quarter
- End of the 2nd QuarterMIN 57 · POR 33
- Bridget Carleton defensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 33
- Courtney Williams misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 57 · POR 33
- Emily Engstler makes 4-foot layup (Jordan Harrison assists)MIN 57 · POR 33
- Megan DiLeo defensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 31
- Olivia Miles misses two point shotMIN 57 · POR 31
- Olivia Miles offensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 31
- Emily Engstler blocks Olivia Miles 's 6-foot driving layupMIN 57 · POR 31
- Olivia Miles defensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 31
- Emily Engstler misses 22-foot three point pullup jump shotMIN 57 · POR 31
- Megan DiLeo defensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 31
- Kayla McBride misses 22-foot three point jumperMIN 57 · POR 31
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 57 · POR 31
- Jordan Harrison misses 28-foot three point pullup jump shotMIN 57 · POR 31
- Kayla McBride makes 27-foot three point jumper (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 57 · POR 31
- Kayla McBride defensive reboundMIN 54 · POR 31
- Karlie Samuelson misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 54 · POR 31
- Kayla McBride makes 26-foot three pointer (Courtney Williams assists)MIN 54 · POR 31
- Karlie Samuelson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jordan Harrison assists)MIN 51 · POR 31
- Courtney Williams makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Nia Coffey assists)MIN 51 · POR 28
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 49 · POR 28
- Bridget Carleton misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 49 · POR 28
- Bridget Carleton makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 49 · POR 28
- Olivia Miles personal foulMIN 49 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles makes 26-foot three point jumper (Courtney Williams assists)MIN 49 · POR 27
- Jordan Harrison out of bounds lost ball turnoverMIN 46 · POR 27
- Nia Coffey enters the game for Natasha HowardMIN 46 · POR 27
- Karlie Samuelson enters the game for Nyadiew PuochMIN 46 · POR 27
- Fire Full timeoutMIN 46 · POR 27
- Courtney Williams makes running layup (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 46 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles defensive reboundMIN 44 · POR 27
- Napheesa Collier blocks Megan DiLeo 's 5-foot driving layupMIN 44 · POR 27
- Napheesa Collier makes 12-foot fade away jump shotMIN 44 · POR 27
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 42 · POR 27
- Jordan Harrison misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 42 · POR 27
- Megan DiLeo enters the game for Serah WilliamsMIN 42 · POR 27
- Fire offensive team reboundMIN 42 · POR 27
- Jordan Harrison misses free throw 1 of 2MIN 42 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard shooting foulMIN 42 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 42 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 41 · POR 27
- Nyadiew Puoch shooting foulMIN 40 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 40 · POR 27
- Emily Engstler misses 23-foot three point jumperMIN 40 · POR 27
- Nyadiew Puoch defensive reboundMIN 40 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard misses free throw 2 of 2MIN 40 · POR 27
- Jordan Harrison enters the game for Holly WinterburnMIN 40 · POR 27
- Emily Engstler enters the game for Frieda BuhnerMIN 40 · POR 27
- Bridget Carleton enters the game for Teja OblakMIN 40 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 40 · POR 27
- Serah Williams shooting foulMIN 39 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles defensive reboundMIN 39 · POR 27
- Kayla McBride blocks Holly Winterburn 's 5-foot layupMIN 39 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 39 · POR 27
- Lynx offensive team reboundMIN 38 · POR 27
- Natasha Howard misses free throw 1 of 2MIN 38 · POR 27
- Nyadiew Puoch shooting foulMIN 38 · POR 27
- Teja Oblak lost ball turnover (Kayla McBride steals)MIN 38 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 1MIN 38 · POR 27
- Serah Williams shooting foulMIN 37 · POR 27
- Olivia Miles makes driving layup (Natasha Howard assists)MIN 37 · POR 27
- Lynx offensive team reboundMIN 35 · POR 27
- Kayla McBride misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 35 · POR 27
- Nyadiew Puoch makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 35 · POR 27
- Fire offensive team reboundMIN 35 · POR 26
- Nyadiew Puoch misses free throw 1 of 2MIN 35 · POR 26
- Napheesa Collier enters the game for Dorka JuhaszMIN 35 · POR 26
- Kayla McBride enters the game for Antonia DelaereMIN 35 · POR 26
- Fire Full timeoutMIN 35 · POR 26
- Courtney Williams shooting foulMIN 35 · POR 26
- Teja Oblak defensive reboundMIN 35 · POR 26
- Natasha Howard misses two point shotMIN 35 · POR 26
- Natasha Howard offensive reboundMIN 35 · POR 26
- Olivia Miles misses driving layupMIN 35 · POR 26
- Frieda Buhner out of bounds bad pass turnoverMIN 35 · POR 26
- Courtney Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 35 · POR 26
- Serah Williams enters the game for Megan DiLeoMIN 32 · POR 26
- Lynx defensive team reboundMIN 32 · POR 26
- Megan DiLeo misses layupMIN 32 · POR 26
- Antonia Delaere makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 32 · POR 26
- Teja Oblak enters the game for Bridget CarletonMIN 30 · POR 26
- Megan DiLeo personal foulMIN 30 · POR 26
- Megan DiLeo makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 30 · POR 26
- Courtney Williams enters the game for Maya CaldwellMIN 30 · POR 25
- Frieda Buhner enters the game for Karlie SamuelsonMIN 30 · POR 25
- Nyadiew Puoch enters the game for Emily EngstlerMIN 30 · POR 25
- Holly Winterburn enters the game for Jordan HarrisonMIN 30 · POR 25
- Fire offensive team reboundMIN 30 · POR 25
- Megan DiLeo misses free throw 1 of 2MIN 30 · POR 25
- Natasha Howard shooting foulMIN 30 · POR 25
- Megan DiLeo offensive reboundMIN 30 · POR 25
- Megan DiLeo misses driving floating jump shotMIN 30 · POR 25
- Dorka Juhasz makes 4-foot layup (Natasha Howard assists)MIN 30 · POR 25
- Antonia Delaere defensive reboundMIN 28 · POR 25
- Bridget Carleton misses running pullup jump shotMIN 28 · POR 25
- Olivia Miles bad pass
turnover (Bridget Carleton steals)MIN 28 · POR 25
- Dorka Juhasz defensive reboundMIN 28 · POR 25
- Bridget Carleton misses 12-foot pullup jump shotMIN 28 · POR 25
- Natasha Howard makes 3-foot jump bank shot (Dorka Juhasz assists)MIN 28 · POR 25
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 25
- Karlie Samuelson misses layupMIN 26 · POR 25
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 25
- Olivia Miles misses 17-foot pullup jump shotMIN 26 · POR 25
- Emily Engstler makes 6-foot two point shotMIN 26 · POR 25
- Natasha Howard enters the game for Nia CoffeyMIN 26 · POR 23
- Antonia Delaere personal foulMIN 26 · POR 23
- Emily Engstler defensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 23
- Maya Caldwell misses driving layupMIN 26 · POR 23
1st Quarter
- End of the 1st QuarterMIN 26 · POR 23
- Maya Caldwell traveling turnoverMIN 26 · POR 23
- Megan DiLeo makes 27-foot jump bank shot (Jordan Harrison assists)MIN 26 · POR 23
- Maya Caldwell personal foulMIN 26 · POR 20
- Jordan Harrison defensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 20
- Nia Coffey misses 9-foot jumperMIN 26 · POR 20
- Nia Coffey offensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 20
- Nia Coffey misses 22-foot three point jumperMIN 26 · POR 20
- Dorka Juhasz enters the game for Napheesa CollierMIN 26 · POR 20
- Antonia Delaere enters the game for Kayla McBrideMIN 26 · POR 20
- Jordan Harrison enters the game for Holly WinterburnMIN 26 · POR 20
- Bridget Carleton enters the game for Serah WilliamsMIN 26 · POR 20
- Megan DiLeo enters the game for Frieda BuhnerMIN 26 · POR 20
- Emily Engstler enters the game for Teja OblakMIN 26 · POR 20
- Holly Winterburn offensive foul turnoverMIN 26 · POR 20
- Holly Winterburn offensive foulMIN 26 · POR 20
- Serah Williams defensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 20
- Olivia Miles misses driving layupMIN 26 · POR 20
- Holly Winterburn makes running layupMIN 26 · POR 20
- Olivia Miles lost ball turnover (Holly Winterburn steals)MIN 26 · POR 18
- Frieda Buhner makes 26-foot three point jumper (Karlie Samuelson assists)MIN 26 · POR 18
- Holly Winterburn offensive reboundMIN 26 · POR 15
- Teja Oblak misses 22-foot three point jumperMIN 26 · POR 15
- Maya Caldwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 26 · POR 15
- Holly Winterburn makes driving layup (Frieda Buhner assists)MIN 23 · POR 15
- Napheesa Collier makes layup (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 23 · POR 13
- Maya Caldwell defensive reboundMIN 21 · POR 13
- Teja Oblak misses two point shotMIN 21 · POR 13
- Teja Oblak offensive reboundMIN 21 · POR 13
- Holly Winterburn misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 21 · POR 13
- Nia Coffey makes driving layup (Napheesa Collier assists)MIN 21 · POR 13
- Napheesa Collier defensive reboundMIN 19 · POR 13
- Karlie Samuelson misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 19 · POR 13
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 19 · POR 13
- Olivia Miles enters the game for Courtney WilliamsMIN 18 · POR 13
- Holly Winterburn enters the game for Bridget CarletonMIN 18 · POR 13
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 18 · POR 13
- Karlie Samuelson shooting foulMIN 17 · POR 13
- Nia Coffey defensive reboundMIN 17 · POR 13
- Bridget Carleton misses 15-foot pullup jump shotMIN 17 · POR 13
- Frieda Buhner offensive reboundMIN 17 · POR 13
- Bridget Carleton misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shotMIN 17 · POR 13
- Serah Williams defensive reboundMIN 17 · POR 13
- Nia Coffey misses driving floating jump shotMIN 17 · POR 13
- Serah Williams lost ball turnover (Napheesa Collier steals)MIN 17 · POR 13
- Frieda Buhner defensive reboundMIN 17 · POR 13
- Napheesa Collier misses 9-foot pullup jump shotMIN 17 · POR 13
- Karlie Samuelson enters the game for Nyadiew PuochMIN 17 · POR 13
- Official timeoutMIN 17 · POR 13
- Teja Oblak personal foulMIN 17 · POR 13
- Serah Williams makes 2-foot layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 17 · POR 13
- Napheesa Collier makes driving layup (Maya Caldwell assists)MIN 17 · POR 11
- Teja Oblak makes 13-foot driving floating jump shotMIN 15 · POR 11
- Frieda Buhner defensive reboundMIN 15 · POR 9
- Courtney Williams misses running pullup jump shotMIN 15 · POR 9
- Frieda Buhner lost ball turnover (Nia Coffey steals)MIN 15 · POR 9
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 15 · POR 9
- Nia Coffey enters the game for Olivia MilesMIN 14 · POR 9
- Maya Caldwell enters the game for Natasha HowardMIN 14 · POR 9
- Napheesa Collier makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 14 · POR 9
- Serah Williams shooting foulMIN 13 · POR 9
- Serah Williams makes 3-foot layup (Teja Oblak assists)MIN 13 · POR 9
- Fire offensive team reboundMIN 13 · POR 7
- Napheesa Collier blocks Nyadiew Puoch 's 3-foot driving layupMIN 13 · POR 7
- Napheesa Collier makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot (Kayla McBride assists)MIN 13 · POR 7
- Teja Oblak enters the game for Megan DiLeoMIN 11 · POR 7
- Serah Williams enters the game for Jordan HarrisonMIN 11 · POR 7
- Frieda Buhner enters the game for Emily EngstlerMIN 11 · POR 7
- Jordan Harrison makes running layup (Emily Engstler assists)MIN 11 · POR 7
- Natasha Howard lost ball turnover (Emily Engstler steals)MIN 11 · POR 5
- Jordan Harrison bad pass
turnover (Natasha Howard steals)MIN 11 · POR 5
- Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2MIN 11 · POR 5
- Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 2MIN 10 · POR 5
- Jordan Harrison shooting foulMIN 9 · POR 5
- Jordan Harrison bad pass
turnover (Kayla McBride steals)MIN 9 · POR 5
- Olivia Miles personal foulMIN 9 · POR 5
- Natasha Howard makes 4-foot layup (Courtney Williams assists)MIN 9 · POR 5
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 7 · POR 5
- Megan DiLeo misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 7 · POR 5
- Napheesa Collier makes 4-foot two point shot (Olivia Miles assists)MIN 7 · POR 5
- Natasha Howard defensive reboundMIN 5 · POR 5
- Nyadiew Puoch misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 5 · POR 5
- Bridget Carleton defensive reboundMIN 5 · POR 5
- Olivia Miles misses driving layupMIN 5 · POR 5
- Nyadiew Puoch makes 25-foot three point jumper (Emily Engstler assists)MIN 5 · POR 5
- Natasha Howard makes two point shotMIN 5 · POR 2
- Natasha Howard offensive reboundMIN 3 · POR 2
- Olivia Miles misses 26-foot three point jumperMIN 3 · POR 2
- Napheesa Collier offensive reboundMIN 3 · POR 2
- Courtney Williams misses 15-foot pullup jump shotMIN 3 · POR 2
- Courtney Williams defensive reboundMIN 3 · POR 2
- Emily Engstler misses 25-foot three point jumperMIN 3 · POR 2
- Kayla McBride makes 26-foot three pointer (Natasha Howard assists)MIN 3 · POR 2
- Jordan Harrison makes driving layup (Megan DiLeo assists)MIN 0 · POR 2
- Fire offensive team reboundMIN 0 · POR 0
- Olivia Miles blocks Nyadiew Puoch 's 4-foot driving layupMIN 0 · POR 0
- Natasha Howard vs. Megan DiLeo (Jordan Harrison gains possession)MIN 0 · POR 0
2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA analysis, rankings, rosters
Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.
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A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup
Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
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How do the WNBA playoffs work? Dates, format and more
The 2026 WNBA playoffs begins on Sept. 27. Learn more about postseason dates, rules, and stats now.
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2026 WNBA championship odds: Lynx still odds-on title favorites; Aces, Valkyries next
The Lynx remain odds-on favorites to win the WNBA championship, while the red-hot Valkyries are back up to third on the oddsboard.
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WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned, Sparks bump up
What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?
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Valkyries cruise on the road vs. the Fire
Valkyries cruise on the road vs. the Fire
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Tiffany Hayes scores 18, Kayla Thornton 17 for Valkyries in 86-69 win over Fire
Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points, Kayla Thornton added 17 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 29th double-double
Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx 89-81
Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday in their last game...
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Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx, 08/30/2026
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Zandalasini leads Golden State against Portland after 20-point performance
Golden State Valkyries (28-11, 11-7 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (16-23, 6-12 Western Conference)
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Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
Minnesota Lynx (31-8, 20-3 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (25-14, 11-5 Eastern Conference)
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Atlanta Dream vs. Fire - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Atlanta Dream vs. Fire, 08/28/2026
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Who is eligible to enter the WNBA draft? Rules to know
How old do you have to be to enter the WNBA draft? Learn more about eligibility rules and who can take part in the annual event.
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WNBA player rankings: The top 50 players in the league
A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?
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WNBA playoffs 2026: Which teams have clinched berths?
Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Indiana, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas are headed to the playoffs.
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Dallas Wings vs. Fire - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Dallas Wings vs. Fire, 08/25/2026
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WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries make statement with win over Lynx
Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.
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Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries, 08/24/2026
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Will Napheesa Collier's midseason return boost Lynx's WNBA title chances?
After a long road back from multiple injuries, Napheesa Collier could help Minnesota peak in the WNBA playoffs.
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Fire vs. Washington Mystics - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Washington Mystics, 08/23/2026
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