- Matchup: Portland Fire vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Los Angeles Sparks (15-26) are set to face off against the Portland Fire (16-25) at crypto.com Arena this coming Sunday.
In their most recent outing, the Portland Fire battled the Phoenix Mercury but fell short with a close score of 94-91. Portland achieved a field goal percentage of 46.8% (29 of 62) and made 12 out of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Fire scored 21 of their 28 shots, giving them an impressive 75.0% conversion rate. In terms of rebounding, they gathered a total of 25 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. Additionally, Portland recorded 20 assists and forced the opposition into 17 turnovers while earning 12 steals. Defensively, they allowed Phoenix to shoot 49.1% from the field (28 of 57). Phoenix contributed with 7 assists and had 10 steals, and also managed to secure 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) while blocking 5 shots. Phoenix finished the game with a free-throw success rate of 86.7%, making 26 of 30 attempts, and sunk 12 of their 25 three-point shots.
Emily Engstler was a standout player in this game, finishing with 21 points on 7 of 16 shooting. She played 29 minutes and secured 7 rebounds, ending the game with a shooting percentage of 43.8% and providing 5 assists.
Entering this matchup, the Portland Fire hold a record of 16-25 this season. The Fire have been averaging a 35.0% success rate from beyond the arc (426 of 1,218) and 80.6% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average stands at 86.7 points per game, placing them 8th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. They have been averaging 14.1 turnovers and committing 22.1 fouls each game. Rebounding-wise, Portland averages 30.1 boards per contest and has accumulated 843 assists this season, ranking 7th in assists. On the defensive side, they compel their opponents to turn the ball over 13.6 times per game while drawing 18.5 personal fouls. Opponents are shooting 35.0% from three-point range against them, and they stand 13th in the league for average points allowed (91.1). The Fire’s opponents are shooting 46.5% (557 of 757) overall and are grabbing 34.0 rebounds per game. They sit at the bottom of the league (15th) for assists allowed, with a total of 941 given up this year.
The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a setback in their last game, losing 97-77 to the Dallas Wings. They secured 20 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 27. The team committed 13 turnovers but also recorded 13 steals during the game. Dallas committed 16 fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for the Sparks, of which they converted 12 for a 63.2% success rate. From long range, Los Angeles managed to hit 7 of 25 attempts (28.0%). At the end of the game, the Sparks shot 29 for 78, resulting in a 37.2% success rate. The Wings capitalized with a 50.7% shooting efficiency, converting 38 of their 75 shots. Dallas also achieved a 33.3% success rate from three-point territory with 10 of 30 shots and hit 11 of 14 free throws (78.6%). In terms of rebounds, Los Angeles allowed Dallas to grab a total of 46 boards (10 offensive).
Nneka Ogwumike was a key contributor for the Sparks in this matchup, scoring 18 points with a 66.7% shooting percentage (8 of 12) and securing 7 rebounds. She played 29 minutes and registered 4 assists during the game.
The Sparks currently hold a record of 15-26 this season. They are averaging 19.5 fouls per game and shooting 77.7% from the free-throw line. As for assists, Los Angeles averages 21.9 per game, ranking 3rd in the league, while turning the ball over 14.5 times each game. They have scored a total of 3,571 points this season (87.1 points per game) and gather an average of 31.0 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, they are shooting at a 46.2% rate, ranking 5th in the WNBA. Defensively, Los Angeles is ranked 14th in points allowed per game with 91.9, forcing 14.1 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (15th in the league). They concede 33.8% from three-point range (371 of 1,097) and their opponents hit 78.7% from the charity stripe. The Sparks have surrendered 22.6 assists and an average of 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 13th in the WNBA respectively.
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Expert Pick: Opt for Los Angeles
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