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September 17, 2026 β’ Moda Center, Portland
WNBA PREVIEW β’ September 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (12-22) meets Portland Fire (13-19) at Moda Center, Portland.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
12-22
Portland Fire
Home Side
Record
13-19
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
62%
Portland Fire
Projected Score
PHO 84
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POR 87
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
Phoenix Mercury
STAT
Portland Fire
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Portland Fire plays on familiar turf at Moda Center, Portland.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury generates 82.5 points per game while shooting 44.2%.
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire produces 91.4 points per game on 45.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Portland Fire's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Moda Center, Portland
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Carla Leite
15.5
Team Assists
Carla Leite
6.2
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
20.8
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
8.3
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (53.3%)
Portland Fire (46.7%)
Total Submissions: 37 circles
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