Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon (Portland Fire’s home arena).
Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT,
Broadcast on WNBA League Pass (local options include Monumental Sports Network for Mystics fans).
Current Records and Recent Form
Washington Mystics sit solidly in the Eastern Conference playoff mix (around 4th–7th) with a 21-15 record and a balanced 8-8 road mark. They enter after an 84-94 home loss to the Minnesota Lynx on August 21 but had won three of their prior four, including a 93-82 victory over Toronto and an 80-70 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Shakira Austin anchors the frontcourt, while the team has shown defensive consistency.
Portland Fire, an expansion side, are 15-21 and hovering outside the Western Conference playoff picture (around 9th). They are 8-10 at home and 4-6 in their last 10. Recent results include a close 79-82 road loss at Toronto on August 21, preceded by wins at Phoenix (88-85) and Seattle (84-82). They rank near the top of the league in three-pointers made.
Series History
The teams have split or traded wins in 2026 meetings. Portland won the most recent encounter 75-56 on July 16 in Washington (Carla Leite scored 14). Earlier, Washington prevailed in a wild 124-123 quadruple-overtime thriller on June 28. This is the third meeting of the season.
Current Player Rosters (Key/Active Emphasis)
Washington Mystics: Key contributors include Shakira Austin (interior scoring and rebounding, ~16+ PPG / 9+ RPG range), Sonia Citron (perimeter scoring and playmaking), Kiki Iriafen, and supporting guards/forwards such as Georgia Amoore, Lucy Olsen, and others in a deep rotation. The Mystics rely on balanced scoring and defensive intensity.
Portland Fire: Standouts include Carla Leite (scoring and assists, ~15.5 PPG / 6+ APG), Bridget Carleton (three-point shooting and scoring, strong recent form), Megan DiLeo, Emily Engstler, Karlie Samuelson, and role players like Holly Winterburn and Serah Williams. The Fire emphasize perimeter shooting (league-high volume from deep).
Injury Reports
Washington Mystics: Official status report lists no injuries for this game. The roster is fully available.
Portland Fire: Season-ending absences include Sarah Ashlee Barker (left knee ACL), Sania Feagin (left knee ACL), and Luisa Geiselsoder (personal). The core group of Leite, Carleton, and DiLeo is expected to be available.
Key Player Matchups
Shakira Austin / Kiki Iriafen (Mystics frontcourt) vs. Megan DiLeo / Emily Engstler / Bridget Carleton (Fire frontcourt): Austin’s physicality and rebounding against Portland’s ability to stretch the floor and contest interior looks.
Sonia Citron / supporting Mystics guards vs. Carla Leite / Karlie Samuelson / Bridget Carleton (Fire perimeter): Leite’s creation and Carleton’s three-point volume against Washington’s perimeter defense and transition opportunities.
Three-point shooting and pace: Portland ranks high in made threes; Washington must limit open looks while generating efficient offense on the road.
Overall team styles: Mystics’ balanced attack and defense versus Fire’s home energy and perimeter-oriented offense.
GAME ODDS
Washington Mystics – 4
Portland Fire 164
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 22, 2026
