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The Mercury beat the Fire 94–91 in Portland on Sep 17, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
  POR | 26 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 91 |
Phoenix MercuryPortland Fire| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noemie Brochant | 34 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5-10 | 2-5 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 31 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 6-8 | 0-0 |
| Natasha Mack | 27 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 26 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4-9 | 3-7 |
| Lexi Held | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Shay Ciezki | 21 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5-8 | 3-5 |
| Kara Dunn | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Marta Suarez | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Maddy Westbeld | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| Saylor Poffenbarger | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 94 | 29 | 23 | 28-57 | 12-25 |
| POR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Engstler | 29 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 7-16 | 5-8 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 29 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 28 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 4-10 | 2-6 |
| Serah Williams | 28 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Harrison | 28 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Holly Winterburn | 22 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 4-8 | 2-5 |
| Amy Okonkwo | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-4 |
| Frieda Buhner | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 91 | 25 | 20 | 29-62 | 12-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | 28-57 | 49% | 12-25 48% |
| POR | 29-62 | 47% | 12-30 40% |
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.
PHX offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · POR defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
POR offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXPORExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
Crew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Charles Watson, Ryan Sassano
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 34.0 | 22.6 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.8 | 13.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 29.8 | 13.9 | 7.7 | 2.0 |
| Noemie Brochant | 24.4 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Kelsey Plum | 21.2 | 15.8 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 21.2 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Natasha Mack | 18.6 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 17.3 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 31.2 | 16.1 | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| Carla Leite | 26.8 | 17.2 | 1.8 | 7.3 |
| Megan DiLeo | 25.9 | 15.0 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Emily Engstler | 25.5 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 2.3 |
| Nyadiew Puoch | 18.9 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 16.9 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Frieda Buhner | 15.6 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Serah Williams | 14.7 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
PHX offenseper gamePOR defenseRank 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
PHX offense vs POR defensePOR offense vs PHX defenseFrom 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.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PORForAgainst48% of POR'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.
PHX 2series1 POR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | PHX 94 | POR 91 | PHX+3 | +3 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | POR 88 | PHX 85 | POR+3 | +3 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | PHX 78 | POR 72 | PHX+6 | +6 |
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.
