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Portland Fire Ignites Past Mystics 75-56
17 Jul
Summary
- Carla Leite and Serah Williams led the scoring for Portland.
- Washington Mystics struggled with poor shooting and turnovers.
- Portland established a commanding lead early and maintained it.
The Portland Fire secured a decisive 75-56 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night. Carla Leite spearheaded the Fire's offense with 14 points, closely followed by Serah Williams who contributed 12 points.
Washington struggled significantly, shooting just 29% from the floor and committing 19 turnovers. Shakira Austin was a notable performer for the Mystics, tallying 19 points and nine rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.
Portland established dominance early, building a substantial 28-13 lead by the end of the first quarter and extending it to 43-20 by halftime. They maintained a double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game.
The Fire will look to continue their success on Saturday night against Minnesota, while the Mystics face Golden State.
