Portland Fire 84, Los Angeles Sparks 105
WNBA · 2026-09-20 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Portland Fire 105–84 on 2026-09-20 in WNBA play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:37 swung win probability 67% → 97%. 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 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 84 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 28 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 105 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:37 swung win probability 67% → 97%.
Why Portland Fire lost
- Lost Q2 15-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 4:37 (win probability 67% → 97% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 12–0 | Q2 4:37 | 67% → 97% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 10–0 | Q3 9:42 | 95% → 100% |