- Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Portland Fire
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center in Portland, OR
- Broadcast: USA Net
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On Wednesday, the Portland Fire (11-15) face off against the Dallas Wings (17-9) at the Moda Center.
Recently, the Dallas Wings battled the New York Liberty but fell short with a close score of 99-98. In that game, Dallas achieved a 47.4% shooting accuracy, converting 36 of 76 attempts, while making 11 of 21 from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, they succeeded on 15 of 19 attempts for a solid 78.9%. The Wings secured 34 rebounds, including 7 offensive grabs, and provided 27 assists, forcing the opposition into 6 turnovers and pocketing 1 steal. Defensively, Dallas allowed their opponents to hit 41.7% from the field with New York achieving 35 of 84 attempts. The Liberty managed 17 assists and recorded 3 steals, along with amassing 48 rebounds (17 offensive and 31 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. New York was effective at the free throw line, making 20 of their 23 shots, and they hit 9 out of 32 attempts from three-point range.
Arike Ogunbowale was a standout performer in this match, tallying 29 points on 9 of 24 shooting and spending 38 minutes on the court, alongside grabbing 5 rebounds and distributing 6 assists.
The Dallas Wings enter the game with a record of 17-9 this season. They are currently hitting 34.4% of their three-point attempts (217 of 630) and holding a 79.6% success rate from the free throw line. Averaging 89.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the WNBA, they boast a field goal accuracy of 46.5%. The Wings average 10.4 turnovers each game and commit 18.8 fouls. They also secure 34.0 rebounds per game and have dished out an impressive 580 assists so far, leading the league in assists. On defense, Dallas forces an average of 12.7 turnovers, while committing 18.0 fouls per game. Their opponents are shooting 46.2% against them (329 of 468), and the Wings allow 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 8th in assists surrendered with a total of 522. They also limit opponents to 34.7% shooting from three-point range and are 6th in the league for points allowed, giving up 85.8 points per game.
In their last outing, the Portland Fire faced a defeat against the Minnesota Lynx, losing 101-93. In this contest, Portland managed to secure 24 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive ones for a total of 33. They turned the ball over 10 times while achieving 7 steals. The Lynx were called for 9 fouls, giving the Fire 7 free throw opportunities, of which they made 6 for an excellent 85.7%. Portland nailed 43.3% of their three-point shots, converting 13 of 30 attempts. Overall, the Fire shot 48.1% from the field, hitting 37 of 77 shots, while the Lynx shot a remarkable 54.7% (41 of 75). Portland also shot 39.1% from three (9 of 23) and 76.9% from the charity stripe (10 of 13). Defensively, they allowed Minnesota to collect 34 total boards, with 8 being offensive.
Bridget Carleton stood out for the Fire with her performance, scoring 22 points on 8 of 16 shooting, achieving a 50.0% field goal percentage, along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists in her 32 minutes of play.
Portland holds a current season record of 11-15. They are committing 22.4 fouls per game and shooting 81.8% from the free throw line. The Fire average 20.4 assists per game, ranking 7th in the league, while turning the ball over 14.7 times. With 2,207 total points this season (averaging 84.9 per game), they boast a shooting accuracy of 44.5% from the floor, ranking them 8th in the WNBA. Defensively, the Fire are ranked 13th for points per game allowed, giving up 90.2 points. Portland’s defense permits opponents to shoot 33.2% from three (219 of 660), and teams convert 77.9% of their free throw attempts against them. They allow 23.3 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking last in assists allowed, while being 10th in total rebounds allowed. They average forcing 13.8 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field, placing them 11th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Portland
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