Liberty Defeat Fire in WNBA Showdown
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center
New York Liberty 100, Portland Fire 82, 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 New York Liberty vs Portland Fire?
New York Liberty beat Portland Fire 100-82 at Moda Center on May 14, 2026.
Who was favored in New York Liberty vs Portland Fire?
New York Liberty were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling WNBA matchup, the New York Liberty bested the Portland Fire with a final score of 100-82 at the Moda Center. This victory marks New York's continued strong performance this season, improving their record to 4-1, while Portland falls to 1-3. The Liberty's ability to score efficiently was evident, as they averaged 84.5 points over their last ten games, compared to Portland's average of 84.2 points in their last four.
The game showcased the Liberty's depth and resilience, despite their recent loss to Portland just two days prior, where they fell 98-96. In that previous encounter, New York had a strong showing but could not secure the win. However, they bounced back effectively in this game, demonstrating their capability to learn from setbacks.
Portland's home record now stands at 1-2, indicating struggles at the Moda Center. Their recent form has been challenging, with the team averaging 84.2 points scored and 92.5 points allowed over their last four games. The Fire's only victory in this stretch came against the Liberty in their last meeting, but they have since struggled to maintain that momentum.
In terms of injuries, Portland faced significant challenges with multiple players out, including Carla Leite, Frieda Buhner, Luisa Geiselsoder, Sarah Ashlee Barker, and Sania Feagin. This left the Fire with a limited roster, impacting their performance. On the other hand, New York was without Satou Sabally due to a concussion, which also affected their lineup.
The betting market reflected the expectations for this game, with DraftKings listing the Liberty as 11.5-point favorites and setting the total at 174.5 points. The odds indicated a strong belief in New York's chances to dominate the game, which they ultimately did.
Conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, allowing both teams to focus on their strategies without external weather influences. Viewers were treated to a display of athleticism and skill, particularly from the Liberty, who executed their plays effectively.
As the game unfolded, key moments included Rebekah Gardner's contributions from the free-throw line and a crucial three-pointer from Rebecca Allen, which capped the scoring for New York. The Liberty's ability to maintain a lead throughout the game showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strategies against a depleted Fire roster.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the disparity in team depth and performance, with New York leveraging their experience and skill to secure a decisive victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -11.5 | 174.5 o -110 / u -110 | New York Liberty -625 · Portland Fire +455 |
Injury report
- Carla LeiteOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Frieda BuhnerOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Luisa GeiselsoderOutPersonalPortland Fire
- Sarah Ashlee BarkerOutKneePortland Fire
- Sania FeaginOutKneePortland Fire
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
Leaders
- PointsMegan DiLeo14Portland Fire
- AssistsSug Sutton8Portland Fire
- ReboundsBridget Carleton5Portland Fire
- PointsBreanna Stewart22New York Liberty
- AssistsMarine Johannes11New York Liberty
- ReboundsJonquel Jones9New York Liberty
Recent form
Portland Fire
Last 4: 1-3Streak W184.2 scored · 92.5 allowed per game1-2 at home
- W98-96vs New York LibertyMay 13
- L83-98vs Chicago SkyMay 10
- L75-85vs Los Angeles SparksMay 3
- L81-91at Seattle StormApr 30
New York Liberty
Last 10: 6-4Streak L184.5 scored · 82.8 allowed per game4-2 away
- L96-98at Portland FireMay 13
- W98-93at Washington MysticsMay 10
- W106-75vs Connecticut SunMay 8
- W79-67at Connecticut SunMay 3
- L91-109vs Indiana FeverApr 25
- L73-79at Phoenix MercurySep 20
- L60-86vs Phoenix MercurySep 18
- W76-69at Phoenix MercurySep 14
- W91-86at Chicago SkySep 12
- W75-66vs Washington MysticsSep 9
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
| 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 | New York Liberty | Portland Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-67 | 30-68 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 15-38 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 29 |
| Free throws | 17-20 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 23 |
| Assists | 32 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 42 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 70 | 25 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter64-50Breanna Stewart makes driving layup (Rebekah Gardner assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-52Bridget Carleton makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
- 3rd Quarter64-53Bridget Carleton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter67-53Alex Fowler makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pauline Astier assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-53Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-53Jonquel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter70-53Jonquel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-53Breanna Stewart makes 8-foot jump bank shot (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter74-53Alex Fowler makes 2-foot reverse layup (Rebekah Gardner assists)
- 4th Quarter74-56Bridget Carleton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kamiah Smalls assists)
- 4th Quarter76-56Alex Fowler makes 3-foot layup (Breanna Stewart assists)
- 4th Quarter76-59Nyadiew Puoch makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bridget Carleton assists)
- 4th Quarter77-59Pauline Astier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-59Pauline Astier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-59Pauline Astier makes 3-foot layup (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter80-61Megan Gustafson makes layup (Haley Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter83-61Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter83-64Bridget Carleton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sarah Ashlee Barker assists)
- 4th Quarter83-65Megan Gustafson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-66Megan Gustafson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-66Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-66Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-68Haley Jones makes layup (Sug Sutton assists)
- 4th Quarter87-68Breanna Stewart makes driving layup (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter87-69Haley Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-69Rebekah Gardner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter91-69Pauline Astier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-71Haley Jones makes driving layup (Nyadiew Puoch assists)
- 4th Quarter91-73Haley Jones makes 4-foot two point shot (Serah Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter93-73Han Xu makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Marine Johannes assists)
- 4th Quarter93-74Haley Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-75Haley Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-75Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-75Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-76Serah Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-76Rebekah Gardner makes running layup (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter97-79Sarah Ashlee Barker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nyadiew Puoch assists)
- 4th Quarter97-81Nyadiew Puoch makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter97-82Haley Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-82Rebecca Allen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Han Xu assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland Fire, below favours New York Liberty.
Venue
- Moda CenterPortland, OR
- Attendance13087
- OfficialsMaj Forsberg, Josh Reed, Gerda Gatling
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