- Matchup: Portland Fire vs New York Liberty
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The New York Liberty (3-2) are set to face off against the Portland Fire (3-3) at the Barclays Center this Monday.
In their most recent game, the Portland Fire emerged victorious against the Toronto Tempo, clinching a 99-80 win. Portland recorded an impressive shooting performance with a 50.0% field goal percentage (35 of 70) and nailed 11 out of 23 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Fire excelled, making 18 of their 21 shots for an 85.7% success rate. On the boards, they gathered a total of 33 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end. The team also registered 24 assists while causing 17 turnovers and capturing 7 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed their opponents to shoot 45.5%, with Toronto going 30 of 66. Toronto tallied 10 assists and 3 steals during the contest, while securing a total of 29 rebounds (10 offensive, 19 defensive) along with 4 blocks. Their free throw shooting was strong as well, hitting 14 of 18 attempts, resulting in a rate of 77.8%. They struggled from deep, converting just 6 of 25 three-point shots.
Emily Engstler significantly contributed to this win, scoring 16 points on 5 of 8 shooting. Playing for 22 minutes, she also grabbed 7 rebounds, showcasing an impressive shooting accuracy of 62.5%, although she did not register any assists.
This game finds the Portland Fire with a 3-3 season record. They average 86.3 points per game (ranking 8th in the league) while shooting 45.6% from the field. In terms of three-point shooting, they find success on 35.1% of their attempts (54 of 154) and boast an 82.4% conversion rate from the charity stripe. On the boards, Portland averages 28.0 rebounds per game and has made 113 assists this season, placing them 9th in the league for assists. They average 12.8 turnovers while committing 23.0 fouls per game. On defense, the Fire force 14.5 opponent turnovers and yield 19.8 personal fouls. They permit a field goal percentage of 48.8%, having allowed 87 out of 119 shots to find the net, while giving up 34.3 rebounds on average. The Portland defense ranks 13th in assists allowed, conceding 140 this season and allowing 35.9% shooting from three-point range, which makes them 14th in points allowed per game (91.0).
Last time out, the New York Liberty fell short against the Golden State Valkyries, concluding the game at 87-70. New York collected a total of 37 rebounds, with 31 of those being defensive and 6 offensive. They turned the ball over 14 times and managed to secure 2 steals. The Valkyries committed 17 fouls, giving the Liberty 16 free throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for a rate of 75.0%. Three-point shooting was a struggle for New York, making just 6 of 24 attempts (25.0%). Throughout the game, the Liberty shot 41.9%, making 26 of 62 from the field, while allowing Golden State to shoot 39.4% (28 of 71). The Valkyries recorded 37.1% from three, sinking 13 of 35, and ended the night hitting 18 of 25 from the free throw line (72.0%). The Liberty also allowed Golden State 36 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Breanna Stewart stood out for the Liberty, hitting 7 of 13 shots to achieve a field goal percentage of 53.8%, alongside 9 rebounds in her 30 minutes of play, totaling 18 points and contributing 2 assists.
New York’s record stands at 3-2 for the season. Offensively, the Liberty excel with a 49.2% shooting rate from the floor, ranking 4th in the league. They have accumulated 470 total points, averaging 94.0 per game, while pulling down an average of 34.2 rebounds. The team is facilitating 24.0 assists per game (ranking 1st in the league) with an average of 15.0 turnovers. New York commits 22.2 fouls per game and maintains an impressive free throw shooting rate of 84.1%. Defensively, they rank 7th in points allowed per game (87.0), give up 31.3% from beyond the arc, and allow opponents to shoot 70.2% from the free throw line. Additionally, they grant an average of 20.0 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 7th in their respective categories, and force 12.4 turnovers while allowing a field goal percentage of 42.7% (8th in the league).
Who will take home the win in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Portland
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