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06-06 10:00

72 - 78

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Portland Fire

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2 points

3 points

Free Throws

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TO82%

86%TO

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Ended72 - 78

10:00

Mike vs. Gustafsen (Engestler gets possession)

0-0

9:39

Carlton missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:35

Engestler grabs offensive rebounds

0-0

9:34

Gustavson missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:33

Mercury grabbed the defensive rebound

0-0

9:32

Engstler committed an off-ball foul

0-0

9:19

Bonner received an assist from Nojić and hit a three-pointer

0-3

9:05

Reit's a driving layup missed

0-3

9:03

Broghan defensively rebounded

0-3

8:58

Nojic's three-pointer missed

0-3

8:55

Engestler defensively rebounds

0-3

8:37

Carlton missed a two-point jumper

0-3

8:34

Ako Maccagni defensively rebounded

0-3

8:24

Bonner made a passing error while stepping on the line

0-3

8:10

Buck committed an offensive foul

0-3

8:10

Buck committed an offensive foul and turnover

0-3

7:54

Mike received an assist from Ako Maccane and hit a jump shot

0-5

7:43

Rett hit a three-pointer

3-5

7:25

Brogchan received an assist from Nojić and hit a jumper

3-7

7:11

Gustafson made a passing error on the line

3-7

6:56

Ako Makani made a passing error and the ball was intercepted by Reit

3-7

6:51

Rett missed a two-point layup

3-7

6:49

Mercury grabbed the defensive rebound

3-7

6:34

Buck committed a shooting foul

3-7

6:34

Nojić was awarded two free throws, with the first one making the first attempt

3-8

6:34

Flames made substitutions, with Puoh coming on to replace Bark

3-8

6:34

Norjić made his second free throw

3-9

6:28

Ako Makani committed a kick violation

3-9

6:19

Puoh missed a layup on a drive

3-9

6:17

Reiter grabs offensive rebounds

3-9

6:17

Rett hit a two-pointer

5-9

5:57

Ako Maccagni hit a step-back jumper

5-11

5:44

Reiter made a passing error, and Mike intercepted the ball

5-11

5:41

Ako Makani received an assist from Mike and hit a pull-up long-range jumper

5-14

5:39

The flames paused for a long time

5-14

5:39

(05:39) [Mercury referee initiates video replay (replay confirms the correct call)

5-14

5:39

Flames made substitutions, with Bunner coming on to replace Engstler

5-14

5:39

Mercury made substitutions, with Linskens coming in for Mike

5-14

5:39

Mercury made substitutions, Herder came on to replace Nojić

5-14

5:27

Gustafson received an assist from Rett and scored on a layup

7-14

5:05

Brogchan received an assist from Bonner and hit a three-pointer

7-17

4:45

Bunner's foot-driving layup was blocked by Bonner

7-17

4:44

Buna grabbed offensive rebounds

7-17

4:39

Buna missed a layup on a drive

7-17

4:37

Bonner defensively rebounded

7-17

4:30

Bonner missed a two-point layup

7-17

4:30

Buna defensively rebounded

7-17

4:22

Flames made substitutions, with Gesselsøder coming on for Rett

7-17

4:22

Flames made a substitution: Oblak came on to replace Carlton

7-17

4:22

Flames made a substitution, with Samuelson coming on to replace Gustafson

7-17

4:22

Mercury made substitutions, with Ayai coming on to replace Bonner

7-17

4:17

Oblak made a mistake after losing the ball, which was intercepted by Ako Makani

7-17

4:13

Broghan made a passing error and error, and Samuelson intercepted the ball

7-17

4:00

Puohe missed a three-pointer

7-17

3:58

Broghan defensively rebounded

7-17

3:42

Lins Kens missed a jumper

7-17

3:37

Ayai grabbed offensive rebounds

7-17

3:32

Lins Kens missed a layup on a drive

7-17

3:30

Buna defensively rebounded

7-17

3:25

Herder committed a personal foul

7-17

3:17

Oblak's passing error was misled, and the ball was intercepted by Ako Makani

7-17

3:13

Ayayi missed a two-point layup

7-17

3:11

Gesselsöder defensively rebounds

7-17

2:53

Puoh missed a layup on a drive

7-17

2:51

Puoch grabbed offensive rebounds

7-17

2:49

Gasselsöder missed a three-pointer

7-17

2:45

Linskens defensively rebounded

7-17

2:36

Ayai made a passing error on the line

7-17

2:36

Flames made a substitution, with Bark coming on to replace Puoch

7-17

2:36

Mercury made substitutions, with Carter coming in to replace Brochamp

7-17

2:36

Mercury made substitutions, with Nojić coming on for Ako Makani

7-17

2:26

Carter defends for 3 seconds (technical foul)

7-17

2:26

Samuelson made free throws for a technical foul

8-17

2:20

Linskens committed a shooting foul

8-17

2:20

Gesselsöder was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

9-17

2:20

Gesselsöder made his second free throw

10-17

2:16

Carter made a passing error on the line

10-17

2:05

Samuelson received an assist from Buck and hit a three-pointer

13-17

2:00

Flames obstructed the play from violating the rules

13-17

1:53

Ayai made a passing error on the line

13-17

1:53

Flames made substitutions, with Engstler coming on for Bunner

13-17

1:53

Mercury made substitutions, with Mike coming on to replace Linskens

13-17

1:39

Gesselsöder made a 3-second error

13-17

1:25

Gesselsöder committed a personal foul

13-17

1:25

Flames made substitutions, with Rete coming on for Oblak

13-17

1:18

Norjic's step-back jumper missed

13-17

1:14

Ayai grabbed offensive rebounds

13-17

1:10

Rett committed a personal foul

13-17

1:10

Ayai received two free throws, with the first one making it

13-18

1:10

Ayai made his second free throw

13-19

50.5

Gasselsöder missed a three-pointer

13-19

45.6

Buck grabs offensive rebounds

13-19

40.7

Carter committed a foul while shooting

13-19

40.7

Engestler earned two free throws, but missed the first

13-19

40.7

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

13-19

40.7

Flames made a substitution, with Gustafsen coming on for Gesselsøder

13-19

40.7

Mercury made substitutions, with Suárez coming on to replace Ayayi

13-19

40.7

Engestler made his second free throw

14-19

20.0

Mike received an assist from Norgić and hit a jumper

14-21

3.6

Gustafson's layup was blocked by Mike

14-21

3.6

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

14-21

0.0

Engestler received an assist from Buck and scored on a driving layup

16-21

0.0

(00:00) [Mercury referee initiates video replay (replay confirms the correct call)

16-21

0.0

End of the first quarter

16-21

Match Info

Portland, OR – June 6, 2026 – The Phoenix Mercury secured a hard-fought 78–72 road victory over the Portland Fire on Saturday afternoon at the Moda Center. The win moved Phoenix to 8–4 on the season, while Portland fell to 6–6 after a spirited comeback attempt fell short in the final minutes.

Match Overview

The Mercury controlled much of the first half, building a 12-point lead midway through the second quarter behind the sharp shooting of guard Sophie Cunningham and the interior presence of Brittney Griner. But Portland refused to go quietly, cutting the deficit to four by halftime and eventually tying the game early in the fourth quarter. However, Phoenix’s veteran composure in the closing stages sealed the result.

Key Moments

First quarter – Phoenix sets the tone: The Mercury opened with a 14–4 run, forcing three Portland turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. Griner scored eight points in the paint during the quarter.
Second quarter – Portland fights back: Guard Kelsey Plum ignited a 10–0 run with a pair of three-pointers, and forward Satou Sabally added a driving layup to make it a 36–32 Phoenix lead at the break.
Third quarter – Tension builds: The Fire tied the game at 54–54 on a Plum jumper with 3:12 left in the third, but Cunningham answered with a step-back triple to give Phoenix a three-point edge heading into the final period.
Fourth quarter – Mercury hold on: With the score tied at 68–68 and 3:47 to play, Griner scored inside and drew a foul, completing a three-point play. Portland missed two potential go-ahead shots in the final minute, and free throws from Cunningham and guard Natasha Cloud iced the game.

Standout Players

Player	Team	PTS	REB	AST
Brittney Griner	Phoenix	22	11	2
Sophie Cunningham	Phoenix	18	4	5
Kelsey Plum	Portland	24	3	6
Satou Sabally	Portland	14	8	3

Griner’s double-double and late heroics earned her player-of-the-game honors. Plum’s scoring outburst kept Portland within striking distance, but the Fire shot just 5-of-18 from three-point range in the second half.

Season Impact

The win kept Phoenix in the top four of the WNBA standings, while Portland remained in the middle of the pack. Both teams are expected to be playoff contenders, and this matchup provided an early-season test of each side’s ability to close tight games.

Next up: Portland visits the Las Vegas Aces on June 8, while Phoenix returns home to host the Seattle Storm on June 9.