Portland Fire claimed a 100–93 Women’s National Basketball Association victory over the Seattle Storm at Moda Center on Saturday, with Bridget Carleton’s 24 points proving pivotal. The Fire recovered from an early deficit, controlled the middle periods and closed out a valuable seven-point home result.
Seattle made the sharper start, taking the opening period 30–27 as Jade Melbourne led the Storm’s scoring effort. Portland responded decisively in the second quarter, however, posting a 29–17 period to turn a three-point deficit into a 56–47 interval advantage.
The Fire’s offensive structure was at its most effective in that second-period swing. Portland moved the ball crisply, finishing with 25 assists to Seattle’s 19, and found consistent value from beyond the arc. The home side made 15 three-pointers at 41.7 percent, creating the spacing required for Carleton and her teammates to operate efficiently.
Seattle did not allow the match to drift away. The Storm took the third quarter 23–19 and reduced the margin to five points entering the final period, with Melbourne finishing on 23 points. Yet Portland remained composed down the stretch, taking the fourth 25–23 to preserve its advantage and secure the result.
Key performers
Carleton was Portland’s standout, combining her match-high 24 points with six rebounds. Holly Winterburn supplied seven assists, directing an attack that converted 34 of 66 shooting attempts, while Jordan Harrison collected seven rebounds.
For Seattle, Melbourne’s 23 points kept the visitors within reach throughout the second half. Dominique Malonga led the Storm with nine rebounds, and Ezi Magbegor contributed six assists, but Portland’s superior ball movement and perimeter return ultimately made the difference.
NerdSports Stat: Portland generated 62 of its 100 points from three-pointers and free throws, making 15 shots from deep and 17 from the line.
The victory moves Portland to 13–19 overall and 8–9 at home, while Seattle drops to 6–28 and 2–17 on the road. Exact league-table positions and each side’s next fixture were not included in the available match data, but the Fire will take confidence from a controlled home finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goals or goal minutes were recorded, as this was a basketball fixture. Bridget Carleton led Portland with 24 points, while Jade Melbourne had 23 points for Seattle.
Portland Fire 100 – 93 Seattle Storm.
Portland improved to 13–19 overall, while Seattle fell to 6–28. Exact league-table positions were not provided in the match data.
Bridget Carleton was the standout performer with 24 points and six rebounds for Portland.
