Portland Fire 72, Los Angeles Sparks 89
WNBA · 2026-06-07 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Portland Fire 89–72 on 2026-06-07 in WNBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:51 swung win probability 46% → 88%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Fire | 21 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 72 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 24 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:51 swung win probability 46% → 88%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q3 12-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 6:51 (win probability 46% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 52.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 4:35 | 51% → 80% |
| Portland Fire | 8–0 | Q2 4:47 | 84% → 53% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 6:51 | 46% → 88% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q4 6:07 | 98% → 100% |