Venue: Moda Center — Portland, Oregon
Tip‑Off: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN2 / WNBA League Pass
Season Series: First meeting of 2026
VENUE & CONDITIONS
- Arena: Moda Center
- Capacity: 19,393
- Atmosphere: Portland has quickly become one of the loudest WNBA markets; expect 18k+
- Home‑Court Impact: Fire are 3–1 at home
- Travel Note: Fever are 2–2 on the road
INJURY REPORT
Indiana Fever
- Caitlin Clark — Probable (ankle soreness) Expected to play; no minutes restriction
- Aliyah Boston — Available Fully healthy
- Kelsey Mitchell — Probable (wrist) Will play through minor discomfort
- Temi Fagbenle — Out (foot)
Portland Fire
- Sabrina Ionescu — Probable (hip tightness) Expected to start
- Nyara Sabally — Questionable (knee) Game‑time decision
- DiJonai Carrington — Available
- Karlie Samuelson — Out (hand)
If Sabally sits, Portland loses a major defensive and rebounding presence.
TEAM PROFILES & RECENT FORM
INDIANA FEVER (4–3)
Last 5 Games: W–W–L–W–L
Most Recent: Fever 92, Atlanta Dream 86 (Clark 28 pts, 11 ast)
Strengths
- Elite pick‑and‑roll offense (Clark + Boston)
- High‑efficiency transition scoring
- Strong three‑point volume
- Improved defensive rebounding
Weaknesses
- Turnovers from aggressive pace
- Inconsistent bench scoring
- Vulnerable to physical wings
- Defensive lapses in late‑clock situations
PORTLAND FIRE (5–3)
Last 5 Games: L–W–W–L–W
Most Recent: Fire 88, Mercury 79 (Ionescu 24 pts, 9 ast)
Strengths
- Elite spacing and perimeter shooting
- Strong home‑court energy
- Balanced scoring across 4–5 players
- Excellent ball movement under Ionescu’s lead
Weaknesses
- Interior defense inconsistent
- Rebounding issues without Sabally
- Bench scoring streaky
- Can be turnover‑prone vs. pressure defenses
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Caitlin Clark vs. Sabrina Ionescu
The marquee matchup — two of the best offensive engines in the league.
- Clark: 25.4 PPG, 8.9 APG, 39% 3PT
- Ionescu: 21.7 PPG, 7.4 APG, 41% 3PT
Both can take over games. Clark has the deeper range; Ionescu has the stronger mid‑range and more experience.
Edge: Even
Aliyah Boston vs. Nyara Sabally (if active)
- Boston: 18.1 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 1.8 BPG
- Sabally: 13.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG
If Sabally is out, Portland will struggle to contain Boston inside.
Edge: Indiana (significant if Sabally sits)
Kelsey Mitchell vs. DiJonai Carrington
- Mitchell: 17.8 PPG, elite slasher
- Carrington: 14.1 PPG, elite defender and transition threat
Carrington’s defense is crucial to slowing Indiana’s guards.
Edge: Indiana (offense), Portland (defense)
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time (2025)
- Portland leads 2–1
- Fire are 1–0 at home
- Average margin: Portland +5.3
Key Trend:
Portland’s spacing has historically forced Indiana into uncomfortable defensive rotations.
BETTING TRENDS
Against the Spread (ATS)
- Fever: 4–3 ATS
- Fire: 5–3 ATS
- Fever: 2–2 ATS on the road
- Fire: 3–1 ATS at home
Totals
- Fever Overs: 5 of last 7
- Fire Overs: 4 of last 6
- Pace projection: Fast, leaning Over
Situational Trends
- Fever are 4–0 when Clark scores 25+
- Fire are 5–1 when making 10+ threes
- Fever are 1–3 when allowing 85+ points
GAME ODDS
Indiana Fever – 10
Portland Fire 175.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
