Portland Fire @ Atlanta Dream
Pre-Game Analysis
The Atlanta Dream host the Portland Fire in a matchup between teams heading in different directions this season. Atlanta enters with a 25-13 record and sits atop the Eastern standings at #1, while Portland comes in at 15-23, currently ranked #5 in the Western standings.
Offense will be worth watching on both ends of the floor. Atlanta's Allisha Gray leads the way as the team's top scorer, averaging 19.4 points per game and giving the Dream a reliable scoring option. Portland counters with Carla Leite, who paces the Fire at 15.6 points per game and will look to keep her team competitive against a top-seeded opponent. With Atlanta holding the superior record and standing, and Portland looking to close the gap on the road, both scoring leaders figure to play a significant role in how the game unfolds.
The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game is verified final.
Final result: POR 101 — ATL 83 (POR win).
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Game Nuggets
- Carla Leite led all players with 26 PTS (3 REB, 6 AST) for Portland Fire. Carla Leite →
- Portland Fire won by 18: 101–83. Portland Fire →
- Portland Fire came in 2-3 over their previous 5 games. Portland Fire →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Portland Fire was 1-1 in the series before tip-off. Portland Fire →
Box Score
Portland Fire
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| Emily Engstler | 25 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Megan DiLeo | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Carla Leite | 26 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Amy Okonkwo | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Serah Williams | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Holly Winterburn | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Jordan Harrison | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
Atlanta Dream
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Hillmon | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Angel Reese | 16 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| Allisha Gray | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Jordin Canada | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 32 |
| Rhyne Howard | 26 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| Sika Kone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Madina Okot | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Te-Hina Paopao | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Isobel Borlase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Fire | 38-65 | 13-30 | 12-14 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
| Atlanta Dream | 26-71 | 12-33 | 19-24 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
Game Recap
The Portland Fire defeated the Atlanta Dream 101-83 on the road.
Carla Leite led the way for Portland, posting a team-high 26 points to go along with 6 assists and 3 rebounds, showing an ability to both score and facilitate for her teammates. Emily Engstler backed her up with 25 points and 6 rebounds, giving the Fire a strong one-two scoring punch that Atlanta struggled to contain throughout the contest. For the Dream, Rhyne Howard matched Leite's output with 26 points, adding 6 rebounds and an assist in the losing effort. Angel Reese contributed a well-rounded stat line of 16 points, a game-high 16 rebounds, and 6 assists, demonstrating her versatility even as Atlanta came up short. Despite Howard and Reese's efforts, the Dream could not overcome the combined production of Leite and Engstler, who nearly matched Atlanta's top two scorers by themselves. This game took place during the 2026 regular season, with Portland picking up a solid 18-point road victory over Atlanta.
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