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July 18, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Portland Fire (11-15) meets Minnesota Lynx (20-6) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Portland Fire
Visiting Side
Record
11-15
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
20-6
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
POR
|
16 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 93 |
|
MIN
|
24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
65%
Portland Fire
VS
35%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
POR 86
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MIN 73
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire boasts a superior average point differential.
- Portland Fire controls the glass more effectively.
- Portland Fire operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Portland Fire
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Portland Fire Could Win
Portland Fire generates 88.4 points per game while shooting 44.8%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 89.8 points per game on 40.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Portland Fire's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,101
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -12.5 | O/U: 174.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kayla McBride
24
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
10
Team Points
Bridget Carleton
22
Team Assists
Carla Leite
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Fire (45.2%)
Minnesota Lynx (54.8%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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