Sky 98-83 Fire (May 9, 2026) Game Recap
PORTLAND, Ore. — — Kamilla Cardoso had 22 factors and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky spoiled the enlargement Portland Fire’s WNBA opener with a 98-83 victory on Saturday night time.
Carla Leite had 18 factors for the Fire, whose followers at Moda Center celebrated the league’s return to town for the primary time in 24 years.
The Fire trailed by 17 factors within the first half earlier than rallying to tie it at 70 on Bridget Carleton’s 3-pointer with 8:39 left. But Chicago regained management from there.
Skylar Diggins completed with 21 factors and 11 rebounds for the Sky, who made sweeping modifications after ending 10-24 final season. Just 4 gamers from that squad stay on the roster. Angel Reese was traded to Atlanta for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
One of the Sky’s veteran signings was Natasha Cloud, who performed for New York final season, however she was unavailable for the opener due to sickness.
The Fire, the second-youngest group within the WNBA, have been resilient by the primary quarter, trailing 19-18. But the Sky pulled forward 50-37 by halftime.
Portland went on a 12-2 run, capped by a pair of 3-pointers from Carleton, to open the second half. Carleton, who performed for Minnesota final season, was the Fire’s first decide within the WNBA enlargement draft.
Carla Leite made the primary basket for the Fire, a layup 1:02 into the sport, to thunderous applause.
Portland beforehand had a WNBA group, additionally named the Fire, that performed for 3 seasons from 2000-02.
It was the primary of a four-game journey to kick off the season for the Sky, who performed at Golden State on Wednesday night time.
The Fire host New York on Tuesday night time as their season-opening four-game homestand continues.
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