- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Portland Fire
- Event Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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Coming up at the Moda Center, the Portland Fire (13-19) will host the formidable Minnesota Lynx (27-7) this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Minnesota Lynx secured a decisive victory against the Dallas Wings, winning 103-90. Minnesota finished the game with an impressive 55.6% shooting accuracy (40 of 72), including 18 successful three-pointers out of 39 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Lynx converted 5 of 9 chances, maintaining a free-throw percentage of 55.6%. On the rebounding front, they grabbed a total of 24 boards—with 6 coming on the offensive end. The Lynx also tallied 29 assists, forced 18 turnovers, and made 12 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the opposing team a shooting percentage of 54.4% (37 of 68). The Dallas squad dished out 8 assists and recorded 5 steals, finishing with 34 total rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not achieve any shot-blocks. Dallas performed well at the free-throw line as well, making 10 of 11 shots for a whopping 90.9% success. They also managed 6 three-pointers out of 20 attempts.
One standout player was Kayla McBride, who scored an impressive 43 points off 16-for-21 shooting. With 32 minutes on the floor, she also contributed 1 rebound and 1 assist, showcasing a remarkable field goal percentage of 76.2%.
The Lynx enter this matchup with a commendable record of 27-7 this season. They are shooting at 39.6% from beyond the arc (319 of 806) and achieving an outstanding 80.7% from the charity stripe. Averaging 92.9 points per game (2nd in the league), they also perform well with a 48.5% field goal percentage. The team averages 12.5 turnovers each game while committing 18.4 fouls. Additionally, Minnesota is pulling in 34.9 rebounds per game and leads the league with a total of 752 assists. On defense, they cause 14.9 turnovers per game, but allow 16.4 personal fouls. Currently ranked 10th in the league, the Lynx have surrendered 697 assists this season. They allow a field goal percentage of 43.4% (507 of 558) and give up 32.6 rebounds per game, while holding opponents to 33.0% shooting from three-point range, ranking 3rd in the WNBA for points allowed (83.8).
Recently, the Portland Fire claimed victory against the Seattle Storm, finalizing the match at 100-93. The Fire recorded 27 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 31 boards. They committed only 9 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. The Storm committed 20 fouls during the game, sending the Fire to the free-throw line for 20 attempts, of which they converted 17 (85.0%). Portland excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 36 attempts (41.7%). The Fire concluded the game shooting 34 for 66 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 51.5%. Defensively, they allowed the Storm to shoot 32 out of 68 attempts, equating to 47.1%. Seattle managed 36.1% shooting from three-point range, hitting 13 of 36, while the Fire went 16 for 19 at the charity stripe (84.2%). Rebounding-wise, Portland allowed 27 boards to Seattle (6 offensive).
Bridget Carleton had a notable performance for the Fire, going 9 for 19 with a field goal percentage of 47.4%, while securing 6 rebounds. She tallied 24 points in her 29 minutes on the court while also providing 4 assists.
Currently, Portland holds a record of 13-19. The Fire are averaging 22.3 fouls per game and are hitting 81.8% from the free-throw line. They average 20.8 assists per game (7th in the league) and turnover the ball 14.5 times each game. Portland has a total of 2,783 points this season, averaging 87.0 points per game, and they collect 29.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they rank 7th in the league with a 45.4% shooting percentage. However, their defensive stats show they are ranked 13th in points allowed per game (91.8). They permit 23.5 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 8th, respectively. The Fire allow opponents to shoot 34.4% on three-pointers (288 of 837) and permit 78.7% success from the free-throw line. Additionally, they force opponents into an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while allowing shooters to score at a 47.0% rate from the field (12th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Minnesota
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