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August 16, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Portland Fire (15-20) meets Phoenix Mercury (13-23) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Portland Fire
Visiting Side
Record
15-20
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
13-23
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
POR
|
18 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 88 |
|
PHO
|
22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 85 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 54%
Portland Fire
VS
46%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
POR 87
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire boasts a superior average point differential.
Portland Fire
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire generates 90.5 points per game while shooting 45.3%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 83.4 points per game on 44.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Portland Fire's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
16,513
Closing Odds
Line: PHX -4.5 | O/U: 177.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
DeWanna Bonner
23
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
9
Team Points
Carla Leite
23
Team Assists
Carla Leite
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Fire (48.3%)
Phoenix Mercury (51.7%)
Total Submissions: 17 circles
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