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July 16, 2026 β’ CareFirst Arena, Washington
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Portland Fire (11-14) meets Washington Mystics (12-11) at CareFirst Arena, Washington.
Portland Fire
Visiting Side
Record
11-14
Washington Mystics
Home Side
Record
12-11
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
POR
|
28 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 75 |
|
WAS
|
13 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 56 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Portland Fire
VS
47%
Washington Mystics
Projected Score
POR 86
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WAS 76
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Portland Fire boasts a superior average point differential.
- Washington Mystics holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Portland Fire operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Portland Fire
STAT
Washington Mystics
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Mystics plays on familiar turf at CareFirst Arena, Washington.
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 Washington Mystics Could Win
Washington Mystics produces 83.0 points per game on 39.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Portland Fire's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
CareFirst Arena, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
4,200
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -6.5 | O/U: 162.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Shakira Austin
19
Team Assists
Shakira Austin
4
Team Points
Carla Leite
14
Team Assists
Carla Leite
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Fire (70.0%)
Washington Mystics (30.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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