| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 POR | 23 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 87 |
 CONN | 32 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 90 |
The Sun edge the Fire 90-87 in a thrilling contest at Mohegan Sun Arena! Aaliyah Edwards led the way for Connecticut, scoring 21 points, but it was a balanced attack from Portland that sealed the victory. With this win, Portland takes the season series 2-1, improving to 10-14 and solidifying their playoff hopes! Portland's offense came alive, with key contributions from C. Leite, M. Gustafson, and E. Engstler, combining for 47 points! Their teamwork shined through with 19 assists, showcasing a strong offensive chemistry that outpaced Connecticut's efforts. Despite the loss, Aaliyah Edwards was a standout for Connecticut, pouring in 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, proving to be a force on the court. Brittney Griner also had a strong showing with 20 points and 6 assists, keeping the game competitive right to the end. Portland's victory improves their record to 10-14, while Connecticut drops to 6-18, highlighting the contrasting trajectories of these teams this season. With this win, Portland clinches the season series 2-1, a crucial edge as they push for a playoff spot.
The Sun sit 7th in the Eastern Conference, 16 games back, losers of 3 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Fire sit 5th in the Western Conference, 15 games back, coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Diamond Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brittney Griner assists)Score74-78Brittney Griner makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Charlisse Leger-Walker assists)Score74-80Emily Engstler makes driving layupScore76-80Diamond Miller makes 8-foot step back jumpshot (Brittney Griner assists)Score76-82Megan Gustafson makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Emily Engstler assists)Score79-82Leila Lacan makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Diamond Miller assists)Score79-84Carla Leite makes driving layupScore81-84Emily Engstler makes 6-foot two point shot (Bridget Carleton assists)Score83-84Aaliyah Edwards makes 16-foot jumper (Leila Lacan assists)Score83-86Aaliyah Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2Score83-87Aaliyah Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2Score83-88Leila Lacan makes two point shotScore83-90Sarah Ashlee Barker makes driving layup (Bridget Carleton assists)Score85-90Bridget Carleton makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Emily Engstler assists)Score87-90Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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