Chicago Sky 98, Portland Fire 83
WNBA · 2026-05-09 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Portland Fire 98–83 on 2026-05-09 in WNBA play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:29 swung win probability 6% → 47%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Portland Fire lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 19 | 31 | 18 | 30 | 98 |
| Portland Fire | 18 | 19 | 30 | 16 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:29 swung win probability 6% → 47%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q4 16-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 0:59 (win probability 17% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 47.2% eFG vs a 52.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-16 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q2 0:59 | 17% → 2% |
| Portland Fire | 11–0 | Q3 7:59 | 4% → 39% |
| Portland Fire | 9–0 | Q3 0:29 | 6% → 47% |