Connecticut Sun @ Portland Fire
Portland takes on Connecticut in non-conference matchup
Connecticut Sun (1-7, 0-1 Eastern Conference) at Portland Fire (4-3)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Fire host the Connecticut Sun in a non-conference matchup.
Portland takes the court for the eighth game in franchise history. The Fire beat the New York Liberty 81-74 in their most recent game.
Connecticut went 11-33 overall last season while going 4-18 on the road. The Sun shot 41.2% from the field and 30.2% from 3-point range last season.
INJURIES: Fire: None listed.
Sun: Brittney Griner: day to day (rib), Leila Lacan: out (not injury related).
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Matchups
Game Information
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2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L2 |
| New York | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L3 |
| Washington | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 7 | .125 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | L3 |
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