Aces Edge Fire in Close Contest at Moda Center
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center
Las Vegas Aces 88, Portland Fire 80, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire?
Las Vegas Aces beat Portland Fire 88-80 at Moda Center on July 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Las Vegas Aces vs Portland Fire?
Las Vegas Aces were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -485 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested match, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Portland Fire 88-80 at the Moda Center. This victory marked Las Vegas's fourth consecutive win over Portland in their series, which they now lead 3-0 for the 2026 season. The Aces, boasting a strong away record of 16-6, faced a Portland team struggling with a 9-13 record.
The game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams. Over their last ten games, the Fire have recorded a 3-7 record, with an average of 85.7 points scored but allowing 97.2 points per game. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 93.2 points scored and 102.0 points allowed. The Fire's most recent victory came against the Seattle Storm on July 5, where they won 77-72. In contrast, the Aces have a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 87.7 points scored and 87.9 points allowed. Their last match resulted in a loss to the Indiana Fever, where they fell 68-84.
At home, the Fire have a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their away record stands at 1-5. The Aces have performed well on the road, achieving a 4-2 record in their last six away games. The previous meeting between these two teams on June 12, 2026, ended in a decisive 105-89 victory for the Aces.
In terms of injuries, the Fire were significantly impacted, missing key players including Carla Leite, Frieda Buhner, Luisa Geiselsoder, Sarah Ashlee Barker, and Sania Feagin. The Aces were also without Ta'Niya Latson and NaLyssa Smith due to a coach's decision and a leg injury, respectively.
The betting market reflected the Aces' dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at 9.5 points in favor of Las Vegas, and the moneyline for the Aces at -485, compared to +370 for the Fire. The total points were set at 175.5, with the over at -108 and the under at -112.
Conditions at the Moda Center were typical for a summer evening, providing a suitable atmosphere for basketball. Fans witnessed a competitive game with several notable scoring plays in the fourth quarter, including a running layup by Sarah Ashlee Barker and an 8-foot turnaround jump shot by A'ja Wilson, which helped the Aces maintain their lead. Despite Portland's efforts to close the gap, including a three-pointer from Luisa Geiselsoder, they were unable to overcome the Aces' advantage.
Overall, the match highlighted the Aces' continued strength in the league and the challenges faced by the Fire, particularly in terms of injuries and recent form.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LV -9.5 | 175.5 o -108 / u -112 | Las Vegas Aces -485 · Portland Fire +370 |
Injury report
- Carla LeiteOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Frieda BuhnerOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Luisa GeiselsoderOutPersonalPortland Fire
- Sarah Ashlee BarkerOutKneePortland Fire
- Sania FeaginOutKneePortland Fire
- Ta'Niya LatsonOutCoach's DecisionLas Vegas Aces
- NaLyssa SmithOutLegLas Vegas Aces
Leaders
- PointsCarla Leite13Portland Fire
- AssistsCarla Leite5Portland Fire
- ReboundsEmily Engstler7Portland Fire
- PointsA'ja Wilson32Las Vegas Aces
- AssistsJackie Young11Las Vegas Aces
- ReboundsA'ja Wilson10Las Vegas Aces
Recent form
Portland Fire
Last 10: 3-7Streak W185.7 scored · 97.2 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W77-72at Seattle StormJul 5
- L123-124at Washington MysticsJun 28
- L94-124at Chicago SkyJun 26
- L78-101at Chicago SkyJun 25
- W94-89vs Seattle StormJun 18
- L74-107at Minnesota LynxJun 16
- W84-83vs Dallas WingsJun 14
- L89-105vs Las Vegas AcesJun 12
- L72-89at Los Angeles SparksJun 7
- L72-78vs Phoenix MercuryJun 6
Las Vegas Aces
Last 10: 6-4Streak L187.7 scored · 87.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- L68-84vs Indiana FeverJul 5
- W98-90vs Chicago SkyJul 4
- L85-93at New York LibertyJun 30
- W107-99at Chicago SkyJun 28
- W99-84vs Dallas WingsJun 26
- L76-87vs New York LibertyJun 24
- W92-73vs Golden State ValkyriesJun 21
- W86-76at Phoenix MercuryJun 18
- L66-96at Dallas WingsJun 16
- W100-97vs Minnesota LynxJun 14
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
Box score
| Stat | Las Vegas Aces | Portland Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-61 | 27-61 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-20 | 11-32 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 34 |
| Free throws | 18-22 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 24 |
| Assists | 23 | 17 |
| Steals | 13 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 28 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 95 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter53-43A'ja Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-43A'ja Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-45Emily Engstler makes 7-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter56-45Jackie Young makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter56-47Frieda Buhner makes 4-foot layup (Emily Engstler assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-47A'ja Wilson makes running layup (Jackie Young assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-47Jackie Young makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chelsea Gray assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-50Teja Oblak makes 26-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter61-51Emily Engstler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter61-52Emily Engstler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter63-52Brianna Turner makes 3-foot layup (Chelsea Gray assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-52Kierstan Bell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chelsea Gray assists)
- 3rd Quarter67-52Chelsea Gray makes free throw 1 of 3
- 3rd Quarter68-52Chelsea Gray makes free throw 2 of 3
- 3rd Quarter69-52Chelsea Gray makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter69-53Emily Engstler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter69-56Bridget Carleton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter69-57Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter71-57NaLyssa Smith makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 4th Quarter71-58Frieda Buhner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-59Frieda Buhner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-59NaLyssa Smith makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 4th Quarter75-59Jackie Young makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot (A'ja Wilson assists)
- 4th Quarter78-59Jackie Young makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter78-61Frieda Buhner makes driving layup (Sarah Ashlee Barker assists)
- 4th Quarter78-62Sarah Ashlee Barker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-62A'ja Wilson makes 9-foot two point shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 4th Quarter81-62A'ja Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-62A'ja Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-65Teja Oblak makes 25-foot three pointer (Bridget Carleton assists)
- 4th Quarter84-65NaLyssa Smith makes 3-foot layup (A'ja Wilson assists)
- 4th Quarter84-68Sarah Ashlee Barker makes 23-foot running jump shot (Teja Oblak assists)
- 4th Quarter84-70Sarah Ashlee Barker makes running layup (Bridget Carleton assists)
- 4th Quarter86-70A'ja Wilson makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot (Jackie Young assists)
- 4th Quarter86-72Nyadiew Puoch makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter86-74Nyadiew Puoch makes running layup (Serah Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter87-74Kierstan Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-74Kierstan Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-77Luisa Geiselsoder makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 4th Quarter88-80Holly Winterburn makes 26-foot three pointer
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland Fire, below favours Las Vegas Aces.
Venue
- Moda CenterPortland, OR
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Charles Watson, Ken Jones
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