Tip‑off: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Capacity: ~19,393
Broadcast: ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW, NESN+, WNBA League Pass
Venue & Game Environment
Moda Center has quickly become one of the league’s most energetic home courts since Portland’s expansion return. The Fire feed off pace, crowd noise, and aggressive perimeter play. Opponents have struggled here early in the season, averaging 6.2 fewer points than their season average.
Connecticut enters on a West Coast trip and has lost four straight. Portland is 3–1 at home and trending upward.
Injury Report
Connecticut Sun
- Alyssa Thomas — Questionable (shoulder) Game‑time decision; her absence would severely impact rebounding and playmaking.
- DeWanna Bonner — Probable (knee soreness) Expected to play; minutes may be monitored.
- Brionna Jones — Out (Achilles rehab) Still unavailable; Sun remain thin in the frontcourt.
Portland Fire
- Skylar Diggins‑Smith — Probable (ankle) Expected to play; has been Portland’s late‑game closer.
- Sami Whitcomb — Out (foot) Removes a key floor‑spacer from the rotation.
- Nyara Sabally — Probable (back tightness) Expected to play limited minutes.
Team Records & Recent Form
Connecticut Sun (1–6)
- Last 5: L–L–L–W–L
- Offensive Rating: 98.4
- Defensive Rating: 107.2
- Road Record: 0–3 Connecticut is struggling on both ends. Their half‑court offense has been stagnant, and without Brionna Jones, their interior defense has collapsed. They’re allowing opponents to shoot 47% from the field, worst in the league.
Portland Fire (4–3)
- Last 5: W–L–W–W–L
- Offensive Rating: 105.7
- Defensive Rating: 101.3
- Home Record: 3–1 Portland is playing fast, aggressive, and confident. Their guard trio—Diggins‑Smith, Lexie Hull, and Kahleah Copper—has been explosive in transition. Their only weakness: defensive rebounding.
Key Player Matchups
1. Skylar Diggins‑Smith vs. Tyasha Harris
- Diggins‑Smith: 18.9 PPG, 6.4 APG
- Harris: 11.2 PPG, 5.1 APG Edge: Diggins‑Smith Harris is steady, but Diggins‑Smith’s shot creation and late‑game control give Portland a major advantage.
2. Kahleah Copper vs. DeWanna Bonner
- Copper: 20.3 PPG, 45% FG
- Bonner: 16.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG Edge: Copper Copper’s athleticism and downhill pressure are difficult for Bonner to contain, especially if Bonner’s knee limits her mobility.
3. Nyara Sabally vs. Alyssa Thomas (if active)
- Sabally: 10.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG
- Thomas: 14.7 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 6.1 APG Edge: Thomas (if active) If Thomas sits, Portland gains a massive interior and playmaking advantage.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Teams split 1–1
- All‑Time (since Portland’s return): Tied 1–1
- At Moda Center: Portland leads 1–0
Small sample, but Portland’s pace and crowd energy were decisive in last year’s home meeting.
Betting Trends
Connecticut Sun
- 1–6 ATS this season
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 0–5 ATS in last 5 road games
Portland Fire
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games
- Overs hit in 3 of last 4
- 5–2 ATS in last 7 overall
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 169
Portland Fire – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
