The Sparks beat the Fire 89–72 at home on Jun 7, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 72 | |
| 24 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 89 |
| POR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | 28 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
| Bridget Carleton | 26 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Megan DiLeo | 25 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 6-13 | 0-2 |
| Emily Engstler | 25 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-2 |
| Carla Leite | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4-13 | 0-2 |
| Teja Oblak | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1-7 | 0-4 |
| Frieda Buhner | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
| Luisa Geiselsoder | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 72 | 42 | 19 | 26-72 | 3-28 |
| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 35 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 5-10 | 1-3 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 32 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 8-14 | 2-6 |
| Dearica Hamby | 30 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 8-14 | 0-1 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2-7 | 2-6 |
| Ariel Atkins | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3-9 | 0-3 |
| Rae Burrell | 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-6 |
| Chance Gray | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Cameron Brink | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Kate Martin | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Totals | 89 | 42 | 17 | 32-75 | 8-30 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR | 26-72 | 36% | 3-25 12% |
| LA | 32-75 | 43% | 8-27 30% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
POR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
LA offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · POR defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 84 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
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Counts per game across his last 8 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast; a small sample under 15 games.
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| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 29.3 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Carla Leite | 23.5 | 14.4 | 1.6 | 5.1 |
| Emily Engstler | 23.1 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Sug Sutton | 23.0 | 11.3 | 1.7 | 5.7 |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | 22.3 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| Luisa Geiselsoder | 20.3 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 19.3 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Megan DiLeo | 18.1 | 10.3 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 35.0 | 26.9 | 1.9 | 6.3 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 32.3 | 15.0 | 7.7 | 2.3 |
| Dearica Hamby | 29.9 | 15.3 | 7.4 | 3.0 |
| Erica Wheeler | 28.6 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Ariel Atkins | 27.5 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Rae Burrell | 26.7 | 9.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Cameron Brink | 17.9 | 9.3 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| Chance Gray | 11.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
From play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
48% of POR's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | LA+21 | +21 | ||
| Aug 2, 2026 | LA+5 | +5 | ||
| Jun 7, 2026 | LA+17 | +17 | ||
| May 3, 2026 | LA+10 | +10 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.