Portland Fire close gap for WNBA playoff spot with 75-56 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Portland Fire defeated the Washington Mystics 75-56 on July 16 at CareFirst Arena. The Fire surged ahead with a 28-13 first-quarter lead, led by Carla Leite's 14 points and 5 assists. The Mystics struggled offensively, shooting 29% from the field and only getting 19 points from Shakira Austin. This victory puts the Fire two games behind the Mystics for the final playoff spot in the WNBA. Up next for Portland is a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on July 19, while Washington faces the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco on July 17 and 19.
- •Portland Fire beat Washington Mystics 75-56 on July 16.
- •The Fire scored 28 points in the first quarter.
- •Carla Leite led Portland with 14 points and 5 assists.
- •Shakira Austin was Washington's only double-digit scorer with 19 points.
- •Portland is now two games behind Washington for the final playoff spot.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Fire inch closer to WNBA playoff spot with 75-56 win over Mystics
"Portland is now two games behind Washington for the No. 8 seed and final WNBA playoff spot.
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