Portland Fire W vs Minnesota Lynx W Final Score 93-101 — Jul 19, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA W · Target Center
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire W
|
16 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 93 |
Lynx W
|
24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fire W
|
19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 78 |
|
Lynx W
|
24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 94 |
Confidence: 88%
Lynx W favored
Minnesota Lynx enter as clear favorites, commanding the Western Conference at 19–6 with elite offensive efficiency (88.8 PPG) and stout defense (79.7 OPPG). Portland Fire arrive at 11–14, struggling defensively (91.0 OPPG allowed) and offensively (84.3 PPG), yet showed life with a road win versus Washington on July 16. The June 16 head-to-head saw Minnesota demolish Portland 107–74—a 33-point blowout that underscores the talent gap. However, Portland's recent form includes upsets over Atlanta and Washington, suggesting resilience in specific matchups. Minnesota's pace advantage and superior depth (O. Miles, McBride, Howard, and C. Williams all double-digit scorers) should wear down a Fire roster built around Carla Leite's playmaking and role players. Portland's weak perimeter defense will struggle containing Miles and McBride in space. The Lynx maintain control with home-court edge and superior substitution patterns; expect a steady lead throughout rather than a late collapse. Fire lack the offensive weapons to keep pace if Leite faces defensive pressure early.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
82P
Lynx control tempo; Fire struggles early
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
90P
Steady Lynx execution; Fire garbage time scoring
Total Points
172
Range 160-184
Matchup Analysis
Lynx W
Elite offense (88.8 PPG)
Strong defense (79.7 OPPG)
Home court control
Recent loss to Connecticut
Slight rest advantage uncertain
Fire W
Recent upset vs Washington
Carla Leite playmaking
Defensive effort flashes
Weak defense (91.0 OPPG allowed)
Inconsistent scoring (84.3 PPG)
Risk Factors
Portland upset potential if hot
Lynx complacency vs weak opponent
Players to Watch
O. Miles
Lynx W
18.3 PPG scorer; creates mismatches for Lynx bench
McBride Kayla Renae
Lynx W
Secondary scoring anchor; floor spacing
Leite Carla
Fire W
Fire's primary playmaker; must control pace
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Lynx W
72%
Hottest Quarter
Q4
Game Preview
Minnesota establishes dominance early, with O. Miles attacking downhill against Portland's porous interior defense. By end of Q1, Lynx lead 24–19, controlling pace with McBride hitting open threes. Portland's Carla Leite responds with pick-and-roll reps in Q2, but Minnesota's defense forces difficult angles; Leite records 5 assists but Fire manage only 18 points in the quarter, trailing 47–37 at halftime. Third quarter intensifies as Howard crashes the boards for offensive putbacks and C. Williams defends Leite with intensity, holding Fire to 20 points despite Megan Gustafson scoring 8. Minnesota stretches lead to 70–57. In Q4, Portland shows pride with Carleton hitting a corner three and S.A. Barker grabbing offensive boards, but Miles delivers a dagger with a drive-and-kick to open McBride for 3-pointer. Final: Minnesota 94, Portland 78. Miles finishes with 22 points and 6 assists; Leite nets 15 points and 7 assists but lacks help.
Minnesota's elite two-way play (19–6, +9.1 point differential), home court, and four reliable scorers overwhelm Portland's defense. Portland's 11–14 record and defensive leaks confirm the mismatch despite recent upset wins. June blowout and Lynx's current form lock in the prediction.
Team Stats
Fire W
STAT
Lynx W
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire W |
24/47 | 51% | 13/30 | 43% | 6/7 | 86% | 33 | - | - | 25 | 7 | 2 | 10 | - |
| Lynx W |
32/52 | 62% | 9/23 | 39% | 10/13 | 77% | 34 | - | - | 29 | 6 | 9 | 10 | - |
Portland Fire W vs Minnesota Lynx W — Game Recap
Minnesota Lynx W beat Portland Fire W 101-93 in NBA W play on July 19, 2026 at Target Center.
Minnesota Lynx W led 47-39 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 8-point margin.
Carleton Bridget led Portland Fire W with 22 points (8 rebounds). McBride Kayla Renae led Minnesota Lynx W with 24 points.
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Minnesota Lynx W to win 94-78 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 172 total points against 194 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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Portland Fire W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carleton BridgetS |
32:21 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2/7 | 6/9 | 0/0 |
 Leite CarlaS |
30:47 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 8/12 | 1/5 | 2/3 |
 S. A. BarkerS |
30:09 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 6/8 | 3/6 | 0/0 |
 E. EngstlerS |
28:43 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1/5 | 2/3 | 4/4 |
 S. WilliamsS |
23:07 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4/8 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 J. HarrisonB |
09:13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1/3 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
 F. BuhnerB |
16:49 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
 Oblak TejaB |
09:51 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0/3 | 0/0 |
 Geiselsoder LuisaB |
11:22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 N. PuochB |
07:39 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Minnesota Lynx W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 McBride Kayla RenaeS |
32:29 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 5/6 | 4/8 | 2/3 |
 Howard NatashaS |
25:18 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7/8 | 0/0 | 2/2 |
 C. WilliamsS |
32:20 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 5/9 | 1/3 | 2/2 |
 O. MilesS |
33:45 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 3/11 | 2/3 | 2/3 |
 N. CoffeyS |
19:51 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3/4 | 1/4 | 0/1 |
 Juhasz DorkaB |
21:20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6/7 | 0/3 | 0/0 |
 Delaere AntoniaB |
10:17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 2/2 |
 Kosu AnastasiaB |
13:31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2/5 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 M. CaldwellB |
08:13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 Hamzova EliskaB |
02:56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Season Comparison
Fire W
STAT
Lynx W
11-15
Record
20-6
.423
PCT
.769
5
Position (Western Conference / Western Conference)
1
2207
Points For
2371
2345
Points Against
2141
26
Games Played
26
-
Streak
-
84.4
Points Per Game
90.0
90.0
Opp. Points Per Game
81.2
Head to Head
0
1
Jun 16, 2026
Fire W
74 - 107
Lynx W
Fire W Recent
Jul 16
@ Mystics W
75-56
W
Jul 14
@ Sun W
87-90
L
Jul 11
@ Dream W
102-92
W
Jul 10
vs Aces W
88-80
L
Jul 5
@ Storm W
77-72
W
Lynx W Recent
Jul 15
vs Sparks W
87-96
W
Jul 14
vs Mercury W
100-104
W
Jul 11
vs Liberty W
85-90
W
Jul 8
@ Sun W
86-80
W
Jul 7
vs Sun W
90-89
L
