- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Portland Fire
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Golden State Valkyries (31-11) are set to visit the Moda Center this Tuesday to face off against the Portland Fire (16-27).
In their previous game, the Golden State Valkyries triumphed over the Seattle Storm, securing a 70-57 victory. Golden State achieved a shooting percentage of 37.7% (26 of 69) from the field and made 9 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 12 shots, translating to a 75.0% success rate. The Valkyries recorded 42 total rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, and delivered 22 assists during the game while forcing 17 turnovers and securing 12 steals. Defensively, Golden State allowed their opponents to shoot 33.3% from the field, with Seattle achieving 21 of 63 attempts. Seattle also had 9 assists and 6 steals, totaling 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and one block. They were 70.0% from the free-throw line, hitting 7 of 10 attempts, and made 8 of 26 from the three-point range.
Kaila Charles was a standout contributor in the victory, finishing with 16 points on 7 of 17 shooting in 29 minutes on the court, while also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists.
As they enter this match, the Golden State Valkyries hold a record of 31-11 this season. The team boasts a three-point shooting percentage of 34.7% (446 of 1,286) and is successful 77.5% of the time at the free-throw line. Averaging 82.3 points per game (13th in the league), they shoot 42.4% from the field. The Valkyries turn the ball over 10.4 times per game and commit an average of 19.0 personal fouls per contest. Collectively, they pull down 33.1 rebounds per game and have made 816 assists throughout the season, ranking 14th in the league for assists. On the defensive end, the Valkyries force 13.8 turnovers per game and draw 18.8 fouls. They lead the league in assists allowed, having given up 759 assists this season. The Valkyries permit opponents to shoot 41.5% (1,089 of 2,627) from the field and allow 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking first in points allowed per game (74.8) by giving up a 32.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
On their last outing, the Portland Fire fell short against the Los Angeles Sparks, with a final score of 105-84. The Fire recorded a total of 23 rebounds in that game, comprised of 15 defensive and 8 offensive. They turned the ball over 15 times while managing to achieve 10 steals. The Sparks committed 26 fouls, leading to 31 free-throw attempts for Portland, of which they converted 22 (71.0%). From the three-point line, the Fire made 6 of 27 shots (22.2%) and concluded the game shooting 28 of 64 from the field for a rate of 43.8%. Meanwhile, the Sparks shot 33 of 62 from the field, achieving 53.2% efficiency in this contest. The Fire allowed the Sparks to score 14 of 29 from beyond the arc and 25 of 29 from the free-throw line (86.2%). Portland permitted 29 total rebounds (9 offensive) to Los Angeles.
In this match, Carla Leite made a strong impact, scoring 23 points with 7 of 10 shooting (70.0%) and contributing 3 rebounds in her 26 minutes on the court, along with 5 assists.
This season, Portland holds a 16-27 record. The Fire average 22.1 personal fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with an 80.3% success rate. They average 20.4 assists per game (9th in the league) and have 14.3 turnovers per contest. With 3,704 total points this season, they average 86.1 points per game and grab 30.1 rebounds. Offensively, they rank 8th in the WNBA with a shooting percentage of 45.0% from the field. On the defensive side, Portland ranks 13th for points allowed per game (91.2). They force 13.6 turnovers each game but allow 46.6% shooting from opponents (11th in the league). The Fire concede 35.3% shooting from three-point range (401 of 1,136) and their opponents hit 78.7% of free throws. Defensively, they surrender 22.9 assists and 33.9 rebounds per game, which ranks them 15th and 11th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Golden State
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