Phoenix Mercury faces Portland Fire in Western Conference matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury are visiting the Portland Fire for a Western Conference game on Friday at 10 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with Portland holding a 6-5 record and Phoenix at 3-8. The Fire recently lost to the Golden State Valkyries, while the Mercury had a solid 2025-26 season with a 27-17 overall record. Injuries may play a role, as Karlie Samuelson is day to day for the Fire, and Sami Whitcomb is out for the Mercury.
- •Phoenix Mercury are 3-8 this season.
- •Portland Fire has a record of 6-5.
- •Portland lost to Golden State Valkyries 95-77 in their last game.
- •The game takes place in Portland, Oregon.
- •Karlie Samuelson is day to day for the Fire.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Portland and Phoenix meet in conference matchup
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