The Fire have been a surprise package this season, but they'll need more than just Skyler Diggins-Smith's hot shooting to keep up with Elena Delle Donne and company.
Over in Dallas, the Wings host the New York Liberty at 9 PM ET. The Liberty have struggled on offense lately, and it doesn't get any easier against the Wings' stingy defense. But don't count Sabrina Ionescu out; she's shown time and again that she can carry a team when needed.
These matchups promise some exciting basketball, with key players stepping up to make their mark. So grab a cold one, find a comfy spot on the couch, and let's see who comes out on top in tonight's WNBA action.
Today's WNBA Slate
- Portland Fire @ Washington Mystics (7:00 PM ET)
- New York Liberty @ Dallas Wings (9:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Portland Fire @ Washington Mystics — 7:00 PM ET
Portland Fire face off against the Washington Mystics in a crucial matchup. The Fire have been on a roll lately, with Skyler Diggins-Smith leading the charge. But the Mystics boast Elena Delle Donne and are known for their tough defense. This game promises to be a close one.
H2H LAST 1 (Portland Fire vs Washington Mystics)Washington Mystics 1-0 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 28: W vs Portland Fire 124-123 (+1)
WASHINGTON MYSTICS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 83-80 | Avg margin: +3.0
Jul 14: W @ Toronto Tempo 79-62 (+17) | Jul 12: W vs Seattle Storm 84-79 (+5) | Jul 06: L vs Golden State Valkyries 49-62 (-13) | Jul 02: W vs Atlanta Dream 81-76 (+5) | Jun 28: W vs Portland Fire 124-123 (+1)
PORTLAND FIRE LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 94-93 | Avg margin: +0.6
Jul 14: L @ Connecticut Sun 87-90 (-3) | Jul 11: W @ Atlanta Dream 102-92 (+10) | Jul 09: L vs Las Vegas Aces 80-88 (-8) | Jul 04: W @ Seattle Storm 77-72 (+5) | Jun 28: L @ Washington Mystics 123-124 (-1)
WASHINGTON MYSTICS RECENT STATS80.8 PPG (L10) | 79.1 allowed (L10) | +1.7 diff | 7-3 L10
PORTLAND FIRE RECENT STATS89.3 PPG (L10) | 97.0 allowed (L10) | -7.7 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Washington MysticsNone listed
INJURIES — Portland FireMegan Gustafson (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-18); Sania Feagin (Out — injury, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Washington Mystics: #6, score: 54.0, L10: 7-3, ATS: 60% | Portland Fire: #13, score: 23.8, L10: 4-6, ATS: 60%
WASHINGTON MYSTICS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kiki Iriafen: 18.0 pts | 11.4 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +6.4
Shakira Austin: 17.0 pts | 9.6 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +4.0
Sonia Citron: 10.6 pts | 2.4 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +7.4
Michaela Onyenwere: 10.2 pts | 3.6 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: +2.2
PORTLAND FIRE KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Carla Leite: 19.2 pts | 3.2 reb | 6.8 ast | +/-: +0.0
Megan Gustafson: 14.6 pts | 5.2 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: +1.2
Bridget Carleton: 12.6 pts | 4.4 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: +3.4
Sarah Ashlee Barker: 11.5 pts | 5.8 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: -3.5
New York Liberty @ Dallas Wings — 9:00 PM ET
New York Liberty travel to Dallas to take on the Wings. The Liberty have struggled offensively, but Sabrina Ionescu has shown she can carry the team. The Wings' stingy defense will present a challenge, but the Liberty will be eager to prove themselves.
H2H LAST 5 (New York Liberty vs Dallas Wings)Dallas Wings 3-2 | Avg margin: +3.2
Jul 07: W @ New York Liberty 88-77 (+11) | May 24: W @ New York Liberty 91-76 (+15) | Aug 08, 2025: L vs New York Liberty 77-88 (-11) | Aug 05, 2025: L @ New York Liberty 76-85 (-9) | Jul 28, 2025: W vs New York Liberty 92-82 (+10)
DALLAS WINGS LAST 55-0 | Avg score: 93-84 | Avg margin: +9.0
Jul 12: W vs Chicago Sky 96-91 (+5) | Jul 10: W @ Toronto Tempo 108-95 (+13) | Jul 07: W @ New York Liberty 88-77 (+11) | Jul 05: W @ Toronto Tempo 89-76 (+13) | Jul 02: W @ Connecticut Sun 86-83 (+3)
NEW YORK LIBERTY LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 89-88 | Avg margin: +0.6
Jul 12: L @ Toronto Tempo 91-93 (-2) | Jul 11: L @ Minnesota Lynx 85-90 (-5) | Jul 07: L vs Dallas Wings 77-88 (-11) | Jul 03: W vs Minnesota Lynx 99-86 (+13) | Jun 30: W vs Las Vegas Aces 93-85 (+8)
DALLAS WINGS RECENT STATS91.3 PPG (L10) | 89.9 allowed (L10) | +1.4 diff | 7-3 L10
NEW YORK LIBERTY RECENT STATS86.7 PPG (L10) | 87.7 allowed (L10) | -1.0 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Dallas WingsNone listed
INJURIES — New York LibertySatou Sabally (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-18); Leonie Fiebich (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-18)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Dallas Wings: #4, score: 58.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 30% | New York Liberty: #10, score: 27.4, L10: 3-7, ATS: 30%
DALLAS WINGS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Paige Bueckers: 23.6 pts | 5.8 reb | 7.4 ast | +/-: +16.0
Jessica Shepard: 17.8 pts | 12.0 reb | 4.6 ast | +/-: +13.0
Arike Ogunbowale: 12.8 pts | 3.0 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +10.2
Azzi Fudd: 12.4 pts | 2.0 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +8.6
NEW YORK LIBERTY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Breanna Stewart: 25.8 pts | 8.4 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +0.4
Sabrina Ionescu: 22.0 pts | 4.4 reb | 5.8 ast | +/-: +7.2
Jonquel Jones: 13.0 pts | 11.6 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +4.8
Pauline Astier: 10.2 pts | 2.4 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +4.8
Final Word
As we wrap up today's WNBA action, I can't help but get excited about the Portland Fire versus Washington Mystics matchup. The Fire have been on a roll lately, and Skyler Diggins-Smith has been unstoppable. But let's not forget Elena Delle Donne and her tough defense for the Mystics. This game is sure to be a nail-biter, and I can't wait to see who comes out on top. Here's to some great basketball!
