Portland Fire 93, Minnesota Lynx 101
WNBA · 2026-07-18 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Portland Fire 101–93 on 2026-07-18 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 9:46 swung win probability 91% → 100%. 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 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 93 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 9:46 swung win probability 91% → 100%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q1 16-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 9:46 (win probability 91% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q4 9:46 | 91% → 100% |
| Portland Fire | 8–0 | Q4 6:04 | 100% → 97% |