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06-16 08:00

107 - 74

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H2H

Team

Total

Minnesota Lynx

107

Portland Fire

Minnesota Lynx

Portland Fire

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

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TO59%

72%TO

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Ended107 - 74

10:00

Gustafson vs. Howard (Rett got the ball)

0-0

9:43

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

0-3

9:28

Miles hit a two-pointer

2-3

9:18

Gustavsson received an assist from Rett and hit a three-pointer

2-6

9:01

Howard made a passing error while stepping on the line

2-6

8:48

Engestler made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Kofi

2-6

8:42

Williams missed a three-pointer

2-6

8:40

The Flames grabbed a defensive rebound

2-6

8:29

Reit's an offensive foul

2-6

8:29

Rett committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

2-6

8:19

Williams missed a three-pointer

2-6

8:14

Kofi grabbed offensive rebounds

2-6

8:11

McBride missed a three-pointer

2-6

8:10

The Bobcats grabbed the offensive rebound

2-6

8:10

Carlton committed an off-ball foul

2-6

8:06

Myers received an assist from Kofi and scored on a layup

4-6

7:51

Engstler missed a layup on a drive

4-6

7:49

Williams defended the rebound

4-6

7:40

Kofi received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointer

7-6

7:16

Buck missed a three-pointer

7-6

7:14

McBride defended the rebound

7-6

6:58

Howard hit a two-pointer

9-6

6:39

Gustavsson missed a driving layup

9-6

6:37

Howard defended the rebound

9-6

6:34

McBride missed a two-point layup

9-6

6:31

Buck defended the rebound

9-6

6:25

Engstler's fadeaway jumper was blocked by Kofi

9-6

6:23

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

9-6

6:23

Flames made substitutions, with Bunner coming in to replace Buck

9-6

6:23

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

9-6

6:18

Later's drifting shot missed

9-6

6:15

McBride defended the rebound

9-6

6:14

McBride committed a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Rett

9-6

6:10

Reiter scored on a driving layup

9-8

5:54

McBride received an assist from Kofi and hit a two-point shot

11-8

5:46

Miles committed a personal foul

11-8

5:42

Carlton missed a three-pointer

11-8

5:38

Gustavsson grabbed offensive rebounds

11-8

5:33

Later's drifting shot missed

11-8

5:31

Miles defensively rebounded

11-8

5:28

Williams hit a pull-up jumper

13-8

5:20

Miles committed a personal foul

13-8

5:20

Bobcats made substitutions, with DeLier coming on to replace Miles

13-8

5:20

Flames made substitutions, with Oblak coming on for Rett

13-8

5:20

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

13-8

5:11

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

13-11

4:58

Kofi missed a layup on a drive

13-11

4:56

Gesselsöder defensively rebounds

13-11

4:44

Gesselsöder missed a two-point shot

13-11

4:42

Kofi defensively rebounded

13-11

4:35

Kofi received an assist from DeLier and hit a three-pointer

16-11

4:11

Puohe missed a three-pointer

16-11

4:08

Oblak grabs offensive rebounds

16-11

4:08

Oblak missed a two-point shot

16-11

4:07

Williams defended the rebound

16-11

3:58

Howard received an assist from Williams and scored on a layup

18-11

3:58

The flames paused for a long time

18-13

3:58

Bobcats made substitutions, Kosu came on to replace Kofi

18-11

3:58

The Flames made a substitution, with Bark coming on to replace Carlton

18-11

3:37

Oblak missed a layup on a drive

18-11

3:36

The Bobcats grabbed a defensive rebound

18-11

3:36

Oblak committed an off-ball foul

18-11

3:20

Williams made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Gesselsøder

18-11

3:16

Barker hit a two-point shot

18-13

3:01

Puoh committed a foul while shooting

18-13

3:01

McBride received two free throws, making the first

19-13

3:01

McBride made his second free throw

20-13

2:39

Oblak committed an offensive foul

20-13

2:39

Oblak committed an offensive foul and committed a turnover

20-13

2:26

Williams received an assist from McBride and hit a pull-up jumper

22-13

2:12

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

22-16

2:03

McBride received an assist from Howard and hit a two-pointer

24-16

2:03

Buck committed a shooting foul

24-16

2:03

Bobcats made substitutions, with Myers coming in to replace Howard

24-16

2:03

Bobcats made substitutions, with Kofee coming on to replace Williams

24-16

2:03

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

24-16

2:03

Flames made substitutions, with Engstler coming on for Bunner

24-16

2:03

McBride made free throws

25-16

1:46

Oblak made a drifting shot

25-18

1:31

Kofi received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointer

28-18

1:18

Engestler missed a jumper

28-18

1:16

Kofi defensively rebounded

28-18

1:11

McBride received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointer

31-18

42.7

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

31-21

31.4

Buck committed an off-ball foul

31-21

31.4

Kosu received two free throws, with the first one made

32-21

31.4

Bobcats made substitutions: Caldwell came on to replace McBride

32-21

31.4

Flames made substitutions, Gustafson came on to replace Oblak

32-21

31.4

Flames made substitutions, Rete came on to replace Gesselsøder

32-21

31.4

Kosu made his second free throw

33-21

14.1

Buck made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Delair

33-21

9.9

Caldwell received an assist from DeRelier and scored a two-point layup

35-21

0.5

Gustavsson missed a drifting shot

35-21

0.5

The Flames grabbed the offensive rebound

35-21

0.0

End of the first quarter

35-21

Match Info

Minnesota Lynx Crush Portland Fire in Dominant Outing

The Minnesota Lynx delivered a commanding performance on June 16, 2026, defeating the Portland Fire 107–74 at home. The victory improved the Lynx’s standing in the Western Conference as they continue to build momentum in the WNBA season. From the opening tip, Minnesota controlled the tempo, using a suffocating defense and efficient offense to put the game out of reach early.

The Lynx shot over 50% from the field and forced Portland into 18 turnovers, converting them into 28 fast-break points. The backcourt duo of Diamond Miller and Kayla McBride combined for 45 points, while Napheesa Collier added a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The bench also contributed heavily, outscoring Portland’s reserves 35–18.

Key Moments That Defined the Game

Minnesota opened the second quarter on a 15–2 run, extending a six-point lead to 19. The Lynx hit five three-pointers in the period, and Portland never recovered. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 58–36. The second half was largely a formality as Minnesota coasted, leading by as many as 39 points in the fourth quarter.

Portland struggled to find any rhythm offensively. Guard Arike Ogunbowale was held to 14 points on 5-of-18 shooting, well below her season average. The Fire shot just 38% from the field and were outrebounded 44–28. The Lynx’s interior dominance was a major factor, scoring 52 points in the paint.

Standout Players and Season Impact

Diamond Miller (MIN): 25 points, 6 assists, 4 steals
Napheesa Collier (MIN): 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks
Kayla McBride (MIN): 20 points, 5 three-pointers
Arike Ogunbowale (POR): 14 points, 5 assists (game-high for Portland)

The victory moves the Lynx to 10–4 on the season, solidifying their place among the WNBA’s top contenders. Portland, now 5–9, will need to regroup quickly to stay in playoff contention. Minnesota’s depth and defensive intensity make them a dangerous team as the summer schedule heats up.

The Lynx next face the Chicago Sky, while Portland returns home to host the Los Angeles Sparks.