Minnesota Lynx vs Portland Fire
Lead tracker
MIN leadsBiggest lead MIN 29, POR 2| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 26 | 31 | 11 | 17 | 85 |
 POR | 23 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 81 |
Who won: Lynx 85-81
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 85-81 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Moda Center. The Lynx win the series 3-0. The Lynx outscored the Fire 31-10 in the 2nd quarter. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx in points (20). Bridget Carleton led the Fire in points (16).
Win probability
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Play by play
- End of Game
- End of the 4th Quarter
- Q4 0.0
(00:00) [Lynx] REF-INITIATED REVIEW (REPLAY SUPPORTS CALL)
- THREEQ4 0.4
Three! Jumper, 26 ft
Emily Engstler
Emily Engstler makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bridget Carleton assists)
MIN 85 - 81 POR - Q4 6.9
Emily Engstler defensive rebound
- Q4 8.7
Courtney Williams misses free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 8.7MIN 85 - 78 POR+1
Courtney Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 8.7
Bridget Carleton personal take foul
- Q4 12.3
Lynx Reset Timeout
- Q4 12.3
Napheesa Collier defensive rebound
- Q4 12.9
Teja Oblak misses free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 12.9MIN 84 - 78 POR+1
Teja Oblak makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 12.9
Olivia Miles shooting foul
- Q4 18.9
Fire Full timeout
- Q4 18.9MIN 84 - 77 POR+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 18.9MIN 83 - 77 POR+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 18.9
Teja Oblak personal take foul
- Q4 21.5TO
Teja Oblak bad pass turnover (Kayla McBride steals)
- Q4 27.3
Fire Reset Timeout
- Q4 27.3MIN 82 - 77 POR+1
Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 27.3MIN 81 - 77 POR+1
Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 27.3
Fire Full timeout
- Q4 27.3
Emily Engstler shooting foul
- Q4 39.1TO
Bridget Carleton lost ball turnover (Kayla McBride steals)
- Q4 54.4
Emily Engstler defensive rebound
Leaders
MINPOR 
