Los Angeles Sparks 106, Portland Fire 101
WNBA · 2026-08-02 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Portland Fire 106–101 on 2026-08-02 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:22 swung win probability 32% → 87%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 22 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 106 |
| Portland Fire | 29 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:22 swung win probability 32% → 87%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q3 23-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 7:21 (win probability 63% → 32% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 7:21 | 63% → 32% |
| Portland Fire | 16–0 | Q1 4:22 | 32% → 87% |