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06-08 07:00

89 - 72

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Portland Fire

Los Angeles Sparks

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2 points

3 points

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TO77%

77%TO

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Ended89 - 72

10:00

Gustafsen vs. Hamby (Weller gained possession)

0-0

9:55

Ogumik received an assist from Weler and scored on a layup

2-0

9:35

Buck missed a three-pointer

2-0

9:30

Ogumik defended the rebound

2-0

9:22

Atkins missed a drifting shot

2-0

9:18

Engestler defensively rebounds

2-0

9:09

Reiter scored on a driving layup

2-2

8:53

Hamby's foot layup was blocked by Rett

2-2

8:53

Rett defensively rebounded

2-2

8:46

Gustavsson received an assist from Rett and scored a two-point layup

2-4

8:29

Weller received an assist from Atkins and hit a three-pointer

5-4

8:05

Later's drifting shot missed

5-4

8:02

Plum defended the rebound

5-4

8:00

Buck committed a personal foul

5-4

7:55

Ogumik missed a three-pointer

5-4

7:49

Engestler defensively rebounds

5-4

7:44

Barker received an assist from Carlton and hit a three-pointer

5-7

7:24

Hamby made a drifting shot

7-7

7:24

Gustavson committed a shooting foul

7-7

7:24

Hamby missed the free throw

7-7

7:21

Engestler defensively rebounds

7-7

7:09

Ogumik committed a shooting foul

7-7

7:09

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

7-8

7:09

Rett made his second free throw

7-9

6:53

Atkins missed a three-pointer

7-9

6:50

Carlton defensively rebounded

7-9

6:43

Buck's two-point shot was blocked by Hamby

7-9

6:40

Ogumik defended the rebound

7-9

6:27

Atkins missed a three-pointer

7-9

6:23

Rett defensively rebounded

7-9

6:17

Carlton missed a three-pointer

7-9

6:14

Ogumik defended the rebound

7-9

6:08

Ogumik received an assist from Atkins and hit a three-pointer

10-9

5:43

Buck missed a layup on a drive

10-9

5:42

Engestler grabs offensive rebounds

10-9

5:41

Engestler missed a two-point shot

10-9

5:38

Plum defended the rebound

10-9

5:22

Weller hit a three-pointer

13-9

5:05

Spark made a substitution, with Lehr coming on to replace Wöhler

13-9

5:05

Flames made a substitution, with Puoh coming on to replace Carlton

13-9

5:05

Flames made substitutions, with Bunner coming on to replace Engstler

13-9

4:54

Buna missed a pull-up jumper

13-9

4:50

Hamby defended the rebound

13-9

4:35

Ogumik received an assist from Lehr and scored on a drive

15-9

4:20

Reitt missed a two-point shot

15-9

4:19

Gustavsson grabbed offensive rebounds

15-9

4:19

Hamby committed a foul on the shot

15-9

4:19

Official pause

15-9

4:19

Sparks made substitutions, with Gray coming on for Hamby

15-9

4:19

Spark made substitutions, with Blink coming on to replace Atkins

15-9

4:19

Flames made substitutions, with Oblak coming on for Rett

15-9

4:19

Gustavsson earned two free throws, with the first one making his own

15-10

4:19

Gustavsson made his second free throw

15-11

4:10

Ogumik's three-pointer missed with a pull-up jumper

15-11

4:07

Gustavsson defended the rebound

15-11

3:53

Gustafson's foot layup was blocked by Brink

15-11

3:52

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

15-11

3:52

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

15-11

3:51

Buck stepped on the line and went out of bounds, committing a mistake

15-11

3:41

Lehr hit a two-pointer

17-11

3:19

Puoh missed a layup on a drive

17-11

3:15

Buna grabbed offensive rebounds

17-11

3:14

Buck missed a three-pointer

17-11

3:11

Puoch grabbed offensive rebounds

17-11

3:04

Barker received an assist from Oblak and made a drifting shot

17-13

3:04

Blink committed a shooting foul

17-13

3:04

Buck made free throws

17-14

2:54

Puoh committed a foul while shooting

17-14

2:54

Blink received two free throws, making the first

18-14

2:54

Flames made substitutions, Samuelson came on to replace Barker

18-14

2:54

Blink made his second free throw

19-14

2:45

Plum committed a personal foul

19-14

2:45

Spark made substitutions, with Hamby coming on for Ogumik

19-14

2:34

Buna missed a layup

19-14

2:32

Hamby defended the rebound

19-14

2:30

Gray stepped out of bounds and committed a mistake

19-14

2:15

Buna missed a three-pointer

19-14

2:11

Hamby defended the rebound

19-14

1:56

Brink's driving layup missed

19-14

1:53

Gesselsöder defensively rebounds

19-14

1:50

Gaissel Soder's three-pointer missed

19-14

1:46

Samuelson grabbed offensive rebounds

19-14

1:43

Buna received an assist from Oblak and hit a three-pointer

19-17

1:27

Lehr missed a three-pointer

19-17

1:23

Gesselsöder defensively rebounds

19-17

1:16

Spark made substitutions, with Wöller coming on for Plum

19-17

1:16

Flames made a substitution, with Engstler coming on for Oblak

19-17

1:16

Flames made substitutions, Rete came on to replace Puoch

19-17

1:16

The Flames made a substitution, with Carlton coming on for Bunner

19-17

1:07

Reiter made a passing error, and Hamby intercepted the ball

19-17

59.7

Gray's three-pointer missed

19-17

56.2

Gesselsöder defensively rebounds

19-17

44.1

Samuelson missed a three-pointer

19-17

44.1

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

19-17

43.3

Hamby committed an off-ball foul

19-17

43.3

Samuelson earned two free throws, making the first

19-18

43.3

Spark made substitutions, with Ogumik coming on for Hamby

19-18

43.3

Samuelson made his second free throw

19-19

43.3

Flames made a substitution, with Gustafsen coming on for Gesselsøder

19-19

30.9

Lehr received an assist from Ogumik and hit a three-pointer

22-19

10.1

Samuelson missed a three-pointer

22-19

8.2

Lehr defensively rebounded

22-19

4.2

Lehr scored on a two-point layup

24-19

1.7

Blink committed a personal foul

24-19

1.7

Samuelson earned two free throws, making the first

24-20

1.7

Samuelson made his second free throw

24-21

0.0

End of the first quarter

24-21

Match Info

Sparks Dominate Portland Fire in Convincing 89-72 Victory

In a highly anticipated Women's National Basketball Association showdown on June 8, 2026, the Los Angeles Sparks delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating the Portland Fire 89-72. The Sparks improved their season record with a powerful second-half surge that left the visiting team scrambling for answers.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Los Angeles set a fast tempo, capitalizing on transition opportunities and aggressive rebounding. Portland kept pace early, trailing by only four points after the first quarter. However, the Sparks' depth and defensive adjustments in the second half proved decisive. By the end of the third quarter, the home side had stretched the lead to double digits, and they never looked back.

Key Performers

Sparks backcourt duo: The Sparks' guard combination poured in a combined 42 points, shooting over 50% from the field. Their ability to break the Fire's full-court press created easy scoring chances.
Portland's frontcourt fight: Despite the loss, the Fire's forwards battled on the boards, pulling down 14 offensive rebounds and keeping several possessions alive. However, poor shooting from beyond the arc (just 28%) hurt their comeback hopes.

Game Flow and Turning Points

The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Portland's transition defense keeping the game tight. A critical moment came early in the third quarter when Los Angeles went on a 15-2 run, fueled by three consecutive steals that led to fast-break layups. The Sparks' bench outscored Portland's reserves 28-10, showcasing the depth that has made them a contender in the Western Conference.

Portland's struggles from the free-throw line (15-of-24) also proved costly, especially during the pivotal third quarter when they missed four straight attempts. The Sparks, meanwhile, converted 21 of 26 free throws, maintaining their composure in high-pressure moments.

Table and Season Impact

The victory solidifies Los Angeles's position in the top half of the WNBA standings, while Portland remains in a rebuilding phase, searching for consistency on the road. The Sparks' ability to control the boards (42 rebounds to Portland's 33) and force 16 turnovers highlighted the gap between the two sides on this night.

With this result, the Sparks extend their home winning streak to three games and will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup against a conference rival. Portland, meanwhile, will need to address their offensive stagnation in the second half as they prepare for a tough stretch of games.