Connecticut Sun 82, Portland Fire 83
WNBA · 2026-05-18 · Winner: Portland Fire
Portland Fire defeated Connecticut Sun 83–82 on 2026-05-18 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 15% → 69%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 24 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 82 |
| Portland Fire | 25 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 15% → 69%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 1:13 (win probability 15% → 69% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q2 4:05 | 74% → 38% |
| Portland Fire | 9–0 | Q3 1:13 | 15% → 69% |