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September 18, 2026 β’ Chase Center, San Francisco
WNBA PREVIEW β’ September 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Portland Fire (16-26) meets Golden State Valkyries (30-11) at Chase Center, San Francisco.
Portland Fire
Visiting Side
Record
16-26
Golden State Valkyries
Home Side
Record
30-11
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
POR
|
20 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 66 |
|
GOL
|
19 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 82 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Portland Fire
VS
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Golden State Valkyries
Projected Score
POR 86
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GOL 104
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Golden State Valkyries maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Golden State Valkyries holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Golden State Valkyries shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Portland Fire
STAT
Golden State Valkyries
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Golden State Valkyries plays on familiar turf at Chase Center, San Francisco.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire generates 88.5 points per game while shooting 44.8%.
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries produces 82.5 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Golden State Valkyries's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Chase Center, San Francisco
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,064
Closing Odds
Line: GS -12.5 | O/U: 159.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Laeticia Amihere
17
Team Assists
Tiffany Hayes
7
Team Points
Frieda Buhner
14
Team Assists
Carla Leite
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Fire (20.3%)
Golden State Valkyries (79.7%)
Total Submissions: 38 circles
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