New York Liberty vs Portland Fire

WNBA

Liberty

2-1

96-98

Final

Fire

1-1

Moda Center

Lead tracker

NY leadsBiggest lead NY 13, POR 4

POR leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NY	27	27	23	19	96
POR	21	26	23	28	98

Who won: Fire 98-96

The Portland Fire beat the New York Liberty 98-96 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Moda Center. The Fire win the series 2-1. The Fire outscored the Liberty 28-19 in the 4th quarter. Bridget Carleton led the Fire in points (26). Pauline Astier led the Liberty in points (24).

Win probability

100%POR final

NYPOR

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 0.0
(00:00) [Liberty] REF-INITIATED REVIEW (REPLAY SUPPORTS CALL)
Q4 0.0
+2
Sarah Ashlee Barker makes two point shot
NY 96 - 98 POR
Q4 1.4
Sarah Ashlee Barker offensive rebound
Q4 2.4
Bridget Carleton misses 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
Q4 13.8
Fire timeout
Q4 13.8
TO
Pauline Astier 3 second turnover
Q4 27.1
Liberty Full timeout
Q4 27.1
+2
Carla Leite makes 2-foot two point shot
NY 96 - 96 POR
Q4 42.9
Fire Full timeout
Q4 42.9
+1
Jonquel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
NY 96 - 94 POR
Q4 42.9
+1
Jonquel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
NY 95 - 94 POR
Q4 42.9
Luisa Geiselsoder personal foul
Q4 51.2
Liberty Full timeout
Q4 56.7
Jonquel Jones defensive rebound
Q4 58.0
Carla Leite misses two point shot
Q4 1:13
Carla Leite defensive rebound
Q4 1:18
Marine Johannes misses 24-foot three point pullup jump shot
Q4 1:33
TO
Emily Engstler lost ball turnover (Breanna Stewart steals)
THREEQ4 1:54
Driving floating jump shot, 25 ft
Marine Johannes
Marine Johannes makes 25-foot driving floating jump shot
NY 94 - 94 POR
Q4 2:16
TO
Emily Engstler bad pass turnover (Breanna Stewart steals)
Q4 2:33
TO
Breanna Stewart offensive foul turnover
Q4 2:33
Fire Coach's Challenge
Q4 2:33
Breanna Stewart offensive foul