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September 17, 2026 β’ Moda Center, Portland
WNBA PREVIEW β’ September 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (15-26) meets Portland Fire (16-25) at Moda Center, Portland.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
15-26
Portland Fire
Home Side
Record
16-25
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHO
|
20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
|
POR
|
26 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 91 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
54%
Portland Fire
Projected Score
PHO 84
-
POR 86
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
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 85.0 points per game while shooting 44.5%.
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire produces 88.5 points per game on 44.8% 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
13,641
Closing Odds
Line: PHX -3.5 | O/U: 172.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Emily Engstler
21
Team Assists
Jordan Harrison
10
Team Points
Shay Ciezki
22
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (53.3%)
Portland Fire (46.7%)
Total Submissions: 37 circles
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