Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Tip-off: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: WNBA League Pass, Victory+, FOX12+ (local options available)
The top-seeded Lynx (already clinched a playoff spot and leading the West) visit the Fire in the third meeting of the season. Minnesota swept the prior two (107-74 on June 15 and 101-93 on July 18). The Lynx are coming off a strong weekend that included a 43-point explosion from Kayla McBride in a win over Dallas; Portland has shown recent home competitiveness but remains outside the playoff picture.
Current Player Rosters / Key Contributors
Minnesota Lynx key players: Olivia Miles (~19–20 PPG, 5–6 APG), Napheesa Collier (when available; strong all-around production), Kayla McBride (elite scoring, recent 43-point game), Natasha Howard (rebounding), Nia Coffey, and supporting pieces. High-efficiency offense and strong assists numbers.
Portland Fire key players: Carla Leite (~15 PPG, playmaking), Bridget Carleton (scoring and threes), Emily Engstler (rebounding/defense), and other rotation players. Relies on perimeter shooting (strong 3-point volume).
Injury Reports
Minnesota Lynx:
Chloe Bibby (F): Doubtful/Day-to-Day (personal reasons).
Emma Čechová (C): Out for season (knee/ACL).
Depth is solid overall despite the absences.
Portland Fire:
Sania Feagin (F): Out for season (knee/ACL).
Sarah Ashlee Barker (G): Out for season (knee/ACL).
Carla Leite (G): Questionable (knee).
Teja Oblak (G): Probable (knee).
Additional notes on rest/personal absences for others. Frontcourt and depth significantly impacted.
Key Player Versus Player Matchups
Olivia Miles / Kayla McBride vs. Portland’s perimeter defense: Lynx scoring and facilitation should create mismatches.
Bridget Carleton / Carla Leite (if available) vs. Minnesota’s switch-heavy defense: Fire need efficient three-point shooting to stay competitive.
Natasha Howard / Napheesa Collier interior presence against Portland’s depleted frontcourt.
Minnesota ranks among the league leaders in efficiency, assists, and defensive metrics; Portland allows high opponent scoring and shooting percentages.
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota Lynx: 4-1 in last 5 / 9-1 in last 10; dominant overall (27-7) and excellent on the road (13-2). High-scoring recent wins.
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Portland Fire: Mixed recent results (around 4-6 in last 10); 13-19 overall with a modest home record (8-9). Capable of competitive outings but inconsistent.
Series History
Minnesota leads the 2026 season series 2-0, winning both prior meetings convincingly. The Lynx have controlled the matchups with superior efficiency and depth.
Betting Trends
Overs have been common in recent meetings and high-scoring environments. Portland has shown some ATS value as a home underdog at times.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 12.5
Portland Fire 187
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 11, 2026
