Portland FirevsSeattle Storm
POR 84/SEA 82
Things to say
The Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 84-82 on the road at Climate Pledge Arena.
01
opener
Fire went into Seattle and stole one, 84-82. Storm had their chances late but couldn't get the dagger to fall. Two-point game, came down to the wire.
02
key player
Holly Winterburn dropped 20 to lead Portland. Girl was getting buckets all night, carried them when they needed it.
03
hot take
Seattle's 7-29 now and honestly it shows. They got 20 out of Awa Fam and still took the L at home. That's a problem.
04
deep cut
Rookie watch though, Dominique Malonga went for 12 boards and 5 dimes for the Storm. Kid's a walking double-double waiting to happen.
05
exit
Anyway, Portland's actually looking frisky at 14-20. Curious to see if they keep it rolling next game.
The recap
Portland went into Seattle and grabbed a gritty 84-82 nail-biter, the kind of two-point escape that comes down to the final possession. Holly Winterburn dropped 20 to carry the Fire's offense, with Carla Leite dishing six dimes to keep everybody involved.
Awa Fam matched that 20 for the Storm and Dominique Malonga stuffed the sheet with 12 boards and 5 assists, but Seattle just couldn't get the last bucket to fall. The Storm drop to a rough 7-29 while Portland's road warriors keep climbing.