Full Breakdown
Portland Fire End Losing Streak with 97-83 Victory Over Toronto Tempo
8/7/2026, 10:56:03 AM
Game Summary
On Thursday night at the Moda Center, the Portland Fire defeated fellow expansion club Toronto Tempo 97-83, snapping a five-game losing streak. Portland built a lead that peaked at 27 points in the third quarter and held off a late Toronto surge. The win moved Portland ahead of the Phoenix Mercury into the league’s 11th spot and kept the team within striking distance of the eighth-seed Washington Mystics.
Key Performances
- Carla Leite recorded a double-double with 27 points (5-of-12 shooting, including two three-pointers) and 11 assists, converting 15 of 17 free-throw attempts.
- Megan DiLeo added 17 points, highlighted by a finger-roll in the lane early in the first quarter.
- Bridget Carleton contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds, also a double-double.
- Toronto’s leading scorer was forward Nyara Sabally with 17 points, while Laura Juskaite added 12.
Portland shot 33-for-66 (50 %) from the field and forced Toronto to miss its final five attempts.
Official Reactions
The team’s players echoed the sentiment, emphasizing excitement about breaking the skid.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Team record: Katu listed Portland’s record after the win as 12-19, whereas the Washington Post reported it as 11-19.
- Earlier matchup: The Washington Post notes that the two teams first met on May 23, when Portland won 99-80 in Toronto. The current game’s 97-83 result differs, but both sources agree Portland prevailed in each encounter.
No additional information about injuries, roster changes, or officiating controversies was provided.
What’s Next
Portland returns to the Moda Center on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PDT to host the Seattle Storm in the next game of its home stand.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It felt great, we were so excited to win this game today,” — Carla Leite
