Portland Fire Defeats Seattle Storm 77-72 in Close Game
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Climate Pledge Arena
Portland Fire 77, Seattle Storm 72, 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 Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm?
Portland Fire beat Seattle Storm 77-72 at Climate Pledge Arena on July 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm?
Seattle Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Portland Fire edged out the Seattle Storm with a final score of 77-72 at Climate Pledge Arena. This victory marks Portland's fifth consecutive win over Seattle in their series, which they now lead 4-0.
Both teams have struggled recently, with the Storm holding a record of 5-17 and the Fire at 9-12. Over their last ten games, the Storm have managed just two wins, losing eight, and they are currently on a one-game losing streak. They have averaged 85.7 points scored while allowing 92.0 points per game during this stretch. The Storm's recent results include a loss to the Phoenix Mercury (67-90) and a win against the Atlanta Dream (105-90), showcasing their inconsistency.
The Fire, similarly, have not found much success lately, also posting a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with a three-game losing streak. They have scored an average of 85.7 points but have allowed a significantly higher average of 99.5 points per game. Their last few games include a narrow loss to the Washington Mystics (123-124) and a heavy defeat against the Chicago Sky (94-124).
At home, the Storm have a record of 2-3, while their away performance has been poor, with no wins in five attempts. The Fire's home record stands at 2-2, but they have struggled on the road, losing all six of their away games.
The injury report for both teams impacted the game significantly. The Storm were missing Natisha Hiedeman due to a shoulder injury and Awa Fam for non-injury related reasons. The Fire were without Carla Leite, Frieda Buhner, Luisa Geiselsoder, Sarah Ashlee Barker, and Sania Feagin, all for various non-injury related issues or personal reasons. The absence of key players on both sides contributed to the competitive nature of the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Storm with a spread of -4.5, while the total points line was set at 173.5. The moneyline odds reflected the Storm at -185.0 and the Fire at 154.0, indicating the Storm were seen as the stronger team despite their recent struggles.
The game conditions were typical for a summer evening in Seattle, with fans filling the arena to support their home team. The atmosphere was charged, and the stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standings.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of critical scoring plays in the fourth quarter that ultimately decided the outcome. Carla Leite contributed significantly from the free-throw line, while Dominique Malonga made a crucial three-point jumper, narrowing the gap in the final moments. Despite the Storm's efforts to rally back, including a driving layup from Malonga, they could not overcome the Fire's lead.
This matchup highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the two teams, with Portland continuing to assert dominance in the series. The next meeting will be crucial for the Storm as they look to break their losing streak against their rivals.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SEA -4.5 | 173.5 o -108 / u -112 | Portland Fire +154 · Seattle Storm -185 |
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
- PointsDominique Malonga22Seattle Storm
- AssistsNatisha Hiedeman4Seattle Storm
- ReboundsFlau'jae Johnson8Seattle Storm
- PointsCarla Leite20Portland Fire
- AssistsCarla Leite4Portland Fire
- ReboundsMegan DiLeo9Portland Fire
Recent form
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 2-8Streak L185.7 scored · 92 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L67-90at Phoenix MercuryJul 3
- W105-90vs Atlanta DreamJun 28
- W99-88vs New York LibertyJun 26
- L110-112vs Dallas WingsJun 23
- L73-93at Phoenix MercuryJun 20
- L89-94at Portland FireJun 18
- L72-76vs Golden State ValkyriesJun 13
- L83-88vs Los Angeles SparksJun 11
- L91-101at Las Vegas AcesJun 9
- L68-88at Minnesota LynxJun 6
Portland Fire
Last 10: 2-8Streak L385.7 scored · 99.5 allowed per game0-6 away
- 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
- L77-95at Golden State ValkyriesJun 3
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 | 25-68 | 24-71 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 4-25 | 8-29 |
| Three-point % | 16 | 28 |
| Free throws | 23-25 | 16-18 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 25 |
| Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Steals | 9 | 14 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 32 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 55 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter46-40Frieda Buhner makes 21-foot step back jumpshot (Holly Winterburn assists)
- 3rd Quarter46-43Katie Lou Samuelson makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 3rd Quarter48-43Holly Winterburn makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Frieda Buhner assists)
- 3rd Quarter50-43Frieda Buhner makes layup (Holly Winterburn assists)
- 3rd Quarter51-43Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-43Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-44Zia Cooke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-45Zia Cooke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-45Megan Gustafson makes 3-foot layup (Carla Leite assists)
- 3rd Quarter54-47Stefanie Dolson makes running layup (Zia Cooke assists)
- 4th Quarter54-49Dominique Malonga makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter57-49Bridget Carleton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sarah Ashlee Barker assists)
- 4th Quarter57-51Jordan Horston makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter57-52Zia Cooke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter57-53Zia Cooke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter58-53Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter59-53Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter59-54Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter59-55Dominique Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter61-55Megan Gustafson makes layup (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter61-58Awa Fam makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter63-58Nyadiew Puoch makes 4-foot layup (Frieda Buhner assists)
- 4th Quarter65-58Bridget Carleton makes 9-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter66-58Bridget Carleton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter66-61Natisha Hiedeman makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter66-62Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-63Dominique Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter68-63Bridget Carleton makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter70-63Megan Gustafson makes driving layup (Carla Leite assists)
- 4th Quarter71-63Megan Gustafson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter71-64Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-67Dominique Malonga makes 26-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter72-67Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-67Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-67Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-67Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-70Dominique Malonga makes 24-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 4th Quarter76-70Bridget Carleton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter77-70Bridget Carleton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter77-72Dominique Malonga makes driving layup (Jade Melbourne assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle Storm, below favours Portland Fire.
Venue
- Climate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance10251
- OfficialsGina Cross, Kevin Fahy, Ashley Gloss
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