Phoenix Mercury faces Portland Fire in Western Conference matchup

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.

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