Dallas Wings Defeat Portland Fire 96-78 at Home
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · College Park Center
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Quick answers
Who won Portland Fire vs Dallas Wings?
Dallas Wings beat Portland Fire 96-78 at College Park Center on August 25, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Fire vs Dallas Wings?
Dallas Wings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
The Dallas Wings secured a decisive victory over the Portland Fire, winning 96-78 at the College Park Center. This matchup was notable as it marked the third meeting between the two teams in the current season, with Dallas having previously won the series 2-1.
In terms of recent form, the Wings had a mixed record leading into this game, with a 4-6 mark over their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Seattle Storm 92-70 and the Indiana Fever 91-85. The Wings averaged 85.0 points scored and allowed 85.6 points during this stretch. At home, they had a strong record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 86.8 points while allowing 83.8 points.
The Fire, on the other hand, also posted a 4-6 record in their last ten games but were struggling with a two-game losing streak. Their recent games included a narrow loss to the Washington Mystics (100-105) and a defeat against the Toronto Tempo (79-82). Portland averaged 91.1 points scored and 93.1 points allowed over the same stretch, with a home record of 2-4 and an away record of 2-2.
The injury situation for both teams was significant. The Wings were missing Azzi Fudd due to a knee issue and Costanza Verona for personal reasons. The Fire had multiple absences, including Carla Leite and Frieda Buhner, both out for non-injury-related reasons, as well as Luisa Geiselsoder (personal) and Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sania Feagin, both out due to knee injuries.
The betting market had the Wings favored by 8.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 177.5. The moneyline odds indicated a strong preference for Dallas at -395, while Portland was listed at +310.
The game was played under typical conditions for late August, with no specific weather-related factors affecting the indoor venue. Fans were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly from Paige Bueckers, who played a crucial role in the fourth quarter with key scoring plays that helped the Wings maintain their lead.
Overall, the Wings demonstrated their strength at home, effectively leveraging their recent form and the absence of key players from the Fire to secure a solid victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DAL -8.5 | 177.5 o -115 / u -105 | Portland Fire +310 · Dallas Wings -395 |
Injury report
- Azzi FuddOutKneeDallas Wings
- Costanza VeronaOutPersonalDallas Wings
- Carla LeiteOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Frieda BuhnerOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Luisa GeiselsoderOutPersonalPortland Fire
- Sarah Ashlee BarkerOutKneePortland Fire
- Sania FeaginOutKneePortland Fire
Leaders
- PointsPaige Bueckers22Dallas Wings
- AssistsPaige Bueckers11Dallas Wings
- ReboundsAwak Kuier12Dallas Wings
- PointsBridget Carleton14Portland Fire
- AssistsCarla Leite7Portland Fire
- ReboundsEmily Engstler15Portland Fire
Recent form
Dallas Wings
Last 10: 4-6Streak W285 scored · 85.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W92-70vs Seattle StormAug 23
- W91-85vs Indiana FeverAug 21
- L70-78at Golden State ValkyriesAug 18
- L87-98at Indiana FeverAug 14
- W94-88vs Toronto TempoAug 13
- L90-103at Minnesota LynxAug 9
- L76-94vs Golden State ValkyriesAug 8
- L92-96at Washington MysticsAug 5
- W83-63vs Connecticut SunAug 2
- L75-81at Washington MysticsJul 31
Portland Fire
Last 10: 4-6Streak L291.1 scored · 93.1 allowed per game2-2 away
- L100-105vs Washington MysticsAug 23
- L79-82at Toronto TempoAug 22
- W88-85at Phoenix MercuryAug 16
- W84-82at Seattle StormAug 15
- L81-85vs Minnesota LynxAug 13
- W100-93vs Seattle StormAug 9
- W97-83vs Toronto TempoAug 7
- L101-106vs Los Angeles SparksAug 2
- L98-112vs Indiana FeverAug 1
- L83-98at Las Vegas AcesJul 29
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 | Portland Fire | Dallas Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-72 | 38-69 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 10-36 | 11-24 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 46 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 9-13 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 28 |
| Assists | 20 | 26 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 46 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter41-59Paige Bueckers makes 26-foot running jump shot (Jessica Shepard assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-62Paige Bueckers makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jessica Shepard assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-64Alanna Smith makes running layup (Arike Ogunbowale assists)
- 3rd Quarter41-65Alanna Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter43-65Bridget Carleton makes 15-foot jumper (Teja Oblak assists)
- 3rd Quarter46-65Frieda Buhner makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bridget Carleton assists)
- 3rd Quarter46-67Paige Bueckers makes 19-foot step back jumpshot (Maddy Siegrist assists)
- 3rd Quarter48-67Emily Engstler makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter48-70Maddy Siegrist makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sug Sutton assists)
- 3rd Quarter50-70Karlie Samuelson makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter51-70Frieda Buhner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-70Frieda Buhner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-71Awak Kuier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter52-73Maddy Siegrist makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter52-75Jessica Shepard makes layup (Arike Ogunbowale assists)
- 4th Quarter55-75Megan DiLeo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter55-78Arike Ogunbowale makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter55-81Paige Bueckers makes 22-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter57-81Karlie Samuelson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Bridget Carleton assists)
- 4th Quarter58-81Karlie Samuelson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter60-81Megan DiLeo makes layup
- 4th Quarter60-84Arike Ogunbowale makes 24-foot three point jumper (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 4th Quarter63-84Karlie Samuelson makes 30-foot three point jumper (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter66-84Carla Leite makes 24-foot three point jumper (Emily Engstler assists)
- 4th Quarter68-84Carla Leite makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter69-84Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter69-86Jessica Shepard makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter69-87Jessica Shepard makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter71-87Megan DiLeo makes 3-foot layup (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter71-89Jessica Shepard makes 2-foot layup (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 4th Quarter72-89Megan DiLeo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-89Megan DiLeo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-91Li Yueru makes 8-foot layup (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 4th Quarter73-93Paige Bueckers makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter73-94Paige Bueckers makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter73-95Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-96Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-96Amy Okonkwo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Harrison assists)
- 4th Quarter77-96Amy Okonkwo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-96Amy Okonkwo makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Wings, below favours Portland Fire.
Venue
- College Park CenterArlington, TX
- Attendance6251
- OfficialsAngelica Suffren, Angel Kent, Catherine Chang
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