- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Portland Fire
- Event Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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This Sunday, the Washington Mystics (21-14) will visit the Moda Center to take on the Portland Fire (15-20).
In their previous matchup, the Washington Mystics triumphed over the Toronto Tempo with a score of 93-82. The Mystics recorded a field goal percentage of 45.5% (30 out of 66) and secured 9 out of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Washington converted 24 of 28 shots for an impressive 85.7%. On the boards, they grabbed a total of 43 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards. Additionally, they registered 23 assists while forcing their opponents into 8 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed Toronto to make 43.1% of their shots, hitting 28 of 65 attempts. Toronto collected 27 rebounds (7 offensive, 20 defensive) and achieved 3 blocks. They made 65.2% of their free throws, converting 15 out of 23 attempts, while also making 11 of their 27 3-point attempts.
Kiki Iriafen was a standout player in this game, scoring 21 points on 8 of 12 shooting. She played for 29 minutes, securing 13 rebounds. Iriafen finished with an impressive shooting percentage of 66.7% and recorded no assists by the end of the game.
The Washington Mystics approach this game with a season record of 21-14. They average 15.2 turnovers and commit 19.9 fouls per game. Rebounding at an average of 37.9 per game, they also recorded 678 assists for the season, placing them 13th in the league. The Mystics have a 3-point shooting percentage of 29.9% (206 of 688) and convert 73.1% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they score an average of 81.9 points per game (ranked 14th in the WNBA) while hitting 44.3% of their field goals. Defensively, they force an average of 12.2 turnovers per contest and draw 23.3 fouls. The Mystics rank 2nd in the league for assists allowed, with 684 given up. They hold opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.4% (427 of 815) and allow 30.5 rebounds per game. They also limit 3-point shots, conceding 33.2% from beyond the arc and ranking 2nd in the WNBA for points allowed per game (82.3).
In their recent game against the Phoenix Mercury, the Portland Fire secured a narrow victory with a score of 88-85. The Fire managed to collect 26 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive boards, summing up to 36 rebounds. They turned the ball over 11 times but also made 6 steals in the match. The Mercury faced 20 personal fouls, giving the Fire 21 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 14 for a rate of 66.7%. From the 3-point range, Portland made 10 of their 37 shots (27.0%). Overall, the Fire achieved a shooting percentage of 45.1%, hitting 32 out of 71 attempts. The Fire allowed the Mercury to make 28 out of 67 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting rate of 41.8%. The Fire’s 3-point shooting was 33.3% as they made 9 out of 27 attempts and finished 20 out of 25 from the free-throw line (80.0%). In total rebounds, they conceded 36 to Phoenix, including 7 offensive boards.
Carla Leite was a key player for the Fire, scoring 23 points on 9 of 15 shooting (60.0%). She logged 28 minutes on the court, contributing 1 rebound and 5 assists.
The Portland Fire have a current record of 15-20 this season. Offensively, they rank 7th in the league with a field goal percentage of 45.3%. Portland has accumulated a total of 3,036 points this year, averaging 86.7 points per game, and secured the same 30.5 rebounds per game. They average 20.7 assists per game (8th in the WNBA) and commit 14.3 turnovers per contest. The Fire average 22.1 fouls per game and convert an impressive 80.1% of their free throws. On defense, they rank 13th for points allowed per game at 91.1. Their opponents have a 3-point shooting success rate of 34.3% (317 of 923), with free-throw shooters converting 78.6% against them. They allow 23.2 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 10th respectively in these categories. Additionally, they force an average of 13.5 turnovers and permit opposing teams to shoot 46.4% from the field (12th in the league).
Who do you think will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA match?
Pick: Washington to win
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