Tip‑off: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Entertainment & Sports Arena — 1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington, D.C.
Capacity: 4,200
Court Surface: Hardwood
Weather Update — Washington, D.C. (Matchday Forecast)
Temperature: 84–87°F at tip‑off
Sky: Partly cloudy
Humidity: Moderate (55–60%)
Wind: Light SW at 5–7 mph
Rain Chance: ~15%
No weather concerns. Indoor arena conditions will be ideal for pace‑driven play.
Team Records & Standings
Portland Fire (10–14)
Road Record: 4–8
Last 10 Games: 4–6
Current Form: Lost 3 of last 4
Offensive Profile: Streaky shooting; reliant on guard scoring
Defensive Profile: Middle‑tier; struggles defending elite wings
Washington Mystics (12–10)
Home Record: 7–4
Last 10 Games: 6–4
Current Form: Won 3 straight
Offensive Profile: Balanced scoring; strong ball movement
Defensive Profile: Top‑five in opponent FG%; elite perimeter pressure
Washington enters in strong form, while Portland is fighting to stay in the playoff race.
Recent Team Form Snapshot
Portland Fire — Last Five Games
L vs Las Vegas, 92–78
W vs Dallas, 84–79
L at Minnesota, 88–74
L at Seattle, 81–72
W vs Phoenix, 89–83
Portland has averaged 80.6 PPG over the last five but has allowed 83.2 PPG, a concerning defensive trend.
Washington Mystics — Last Five Games
W vs Chicago, 86–77
W at Indiana, 82–75
W vs Atlanta, 91–84
L at New York, 94–88
L vs Connecticut, 79–72
Washington’s offense has surged, averaging 83.4 PPG in the last five with improved spacing and late‑game execution.
Series History
All‑Time Series: Washington leads 9–6
Last 10 Meetings: Washington leads 6–4
2026 Season Series: Mystics lead 1–0
Mystics 87, Fire 79 (June 11, 2026 — Portland)
Washington has won three straight against Portland.
Injury Report
Portland Fire
Starting PG — Probable (ankle soreness)
Key Forward — Questionable (knee inflammation)
Backup Center — Out (foot fracture)
Washington Mystics
Star Guard — Probable (hip tightness)
Stretch Forward — Out (wrist sprain)
Reserve Wing — Questionable (illness)
Portland’s frontcourt depth is thin, which is problematic against Washington’s physical interior play.
Key Player Matchups
PG: Portland PG vs Ariel Atkins (WAS)
Portland’s PG is a strong facilitator but limited defensively.
Atkins is an elite two‑way guard with strong on‑ball pressure.
Edge: Washington.
SG: Portland SG vs Brittney Sykes (WAS)
Portland’s SG is their best scorer but streaky.
Sykes is a lockdown defender who forces turnovers.
Edge: Washington — matchup favors defensive disruption.
SF: Portland Wing vs Shakira Austin (WAS)
Portland’s wing is athletic but inconsistent.
Austin is a dominant two‑way presence, averaging 16.8 PPG & 9.4 RPG.
Edge: Washington — major mismatch.
PF/C: Portland Frontcourt vs Washington Frontcourt
Portland missing a key forward hurts rebounding.
Washington’s interior rotation is deeper and more physical.
Edge: Washington.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Portland | Washington |
| Points Per Game | 81.2 | 83.9 |
| Points Allowed | 84.1 | 80.3 |
| FG% | 43.1% | 45.2% |
| 3PT% | 34.0% | 36.1% |
| Rebounds | 35.0 | 37.4 |
| Turnovers | 14.7 | 12.9 |
Washington holds advantages in scoring efficiency, defense, rebounding, and turnover margin.
Betting Trends
Portland Fire
2–5 ATS in last 7 road games
Over is 4–2 in last 6
1–4 ATS in last 5 vs Washington
Washington Mystics
5–1 ATS in last 6 overall
Over is 5–3 in last 8 home games
4–1 ATS in last 5 vs losing teams
GAME ODDS
Portland Fire 169
Washington Mystics – 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026
