Washington Mystics 105, Portland Fire 100
WNBA · 2026-08-23 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Portland Fire 105–100 on 2026-08-23 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:55 swung win probability 27% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 18 | 29 | 18 | 40 | 105 |
| Portland Fire | 23 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 100 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:55 swung win probability 27% → 0%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q4 30-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 0:55 (win probability 27% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 32-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Fire | 9–0 | Q1 6:54 | 63% → 89% |
| Portland Fire | 9–0 | Q3 6:37 | 72% → 97% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q4 0:55 | 27% → 0% |