Seattle Storm Defeats Portland Fire 91-81
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Climate Pledge Arena
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Who won Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm?
Seattle Storm beat Portland Fire 91-81 at Climate Pledge Arena on April 29, 2026.
In a competitive matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Storm secured a 91-81 victory over the Portland Fire. This win marks a significant moment for the Storm, who had been struggling with a recent two-game losing streak and were looking to improve their home record. With this victory, the Storm now hold a 1-1 record in the current season, while the Fire remain winless at 0-1.
The Storm's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows. Over their last ten games, they have recorded four wins and six losses, averaging 79.4 points scored per game while allowing 82.8 points. Their last five games show a slight improvement in scoring, with an average of 77.2 points, but they have still allowed 82.0 points per game. In contrast, the Fire have had a rough start to the season, losing their only game so far.
Historically, the Storm have struggled against the Fire, having lost all four previous meetings in the series, which adds an extra layer of significance to this matchup. The Storm's victory not only breaks that streak but also demonstrates their resilience in front of their home crowd.
In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Storm were missing Natisha Hiedeman due to a shoulder injury and Awa Fam for non-injury related reasons. The Fire had even more absences, with Carla Leite, Frieda Buhner, Luisa Geiselsoder, Sarah Ashlee Barker, and Sania Feagin all out for various reasons, including personal matters and injuries.
The market had priced the Storm as strong favorites, reflecting their home advantage and the Fire's struggles. The odds indicated a high probability of a Storm victory, which was validated by their performance on the court.
Conditions during the game were conducive to a good performance, with the arena filled with fans supporting the home team. As the game progressed, key moments included several scoring plays in the fourth quarter that helped the Storm maintain their lead. Notable plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Elle Ladine and an 11-foot step-back jumpshot by Mackenzie Holmes, both contributing to the Storm's scoring surge in the final moments.
Overall, viewers were treated to a compelling display of basketball, with the Storm showcasing their ability to overcome recent challenges and claim a much-needed victory against a rival team.
Injury report
- Natisha HiedemanOutShoulderSeattle Storm
- Awa FamOutNot Injury RelatedSeattle Storm
- Carla LeiteOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Frieda BuhnerOutNot Injury RelatedPortland Fire
- Luisa GeiselsoderOutPersonalPortland Fire
- Sarah Ashlee BarkerOutKneePortland Fire
- Sania FeaginOutKneePortland Fire
Leaders
- PointsFlau'jae Johnson20Seattle Storm
- AssistsTaina Mair5Seattle Storm
- ReboundsDominique Malonga11Seattle Storm
- PointsLuisa Geiselsoder15Portland Fire
- AssistsCarla Leite5Portland Fire
- ReboundsHaley Jones7Portland Fire
Recent form
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 4-6Streak L279.4 scored · 82.8 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L76-78at Golden State ValkyriesApr 26
- L73-74at Las Vegas AcesSep 19
- W86-83vs Las Vegas AcesSep 17
- L77-102at Las Vegas AcesSep 15
- W74-73vs Golden State ValkyriesSep 10
- L76-84vs New York LibertySep 6
- L85-91vs Los Angeles SparksSep 2
- W79-69vs Chicago SkyAug 31
- W93-79at Minnesota LynxAug 29
- L75-95at Indiana FeverAug 26
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 | Seattle Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-58 | 25-73 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 29 |
| Free throws | 27-41 | 32-42 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 16 |
| Steals | 11 | 8 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | -16 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fouls | 30 | 31 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 5 | 91 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter52-56Luisa Geiselsoder makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-57Grace VanSlooten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-58Zia Cooke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-59Zia Cooke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-59Luisa Geiselsoder makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-59Luisa Geiselsoder makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-62Zia Cooke makes 25-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter55-62Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-64Dominique Malonga makes layup (Taina Mair assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-65Dominique Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter56-65Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-65Sarah Ashlee Barker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter58-65Sarah Ashlee Barker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter58-67Dominique Malonga makes 13-foot fade away jump shot
- 3rd Quarter60-67Carla Leite makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter62-67Carla Leite makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter63-67Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter66-67Carla Leite makes 22-foot three point jumper (Sarah Ashlee Barker assists)
- 4th Quarter66-70Flau'jae Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Taina Mair assists)
- 4th Quarter69-70Peyton Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sarah Ashlee Barker assists)
- 4th Quarter69-72Flau'jae Johnson makes 17-foot jumper (Taina Mair assists)
- 4th Quarter69-74Zia Cooke makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter72-74Megan Gustafson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter72-77Zia Cooke makes 26-foot three pointer (Taina Mair assists)
- 4th Quarter72-78Zia Cooke makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-78Sarah Ashlee Barker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-79Jaelyn Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-79Mackenzie Holmes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-80Mackenzie Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-81Taina Mair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-82Taina Mair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter74-82Nyadiew Puoch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-83Nyadiew Puoch makes layup (Jordan Harrison assists)
- 4th Quarter76-86Elle Ladine makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalyn Brown assists)
- 4th Quarter76-88Mackenzie Holmes makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter78-88Serah Williams makes 5-foot jumper
- 4th Quarter78-91Jaelyn Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Taina Mair assists)
- 4th Quarter79-91Haley Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-91Haley Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-91Serah Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle Storm, below favours Portland Fire.
Venue
- Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance8627
- OfficialsGina Cross, Jason Alabanza, Catherine Chang
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