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Carleton's Return Falls Short as Fire Lose to Lynx
19 Jul
Summary
- Portland Fire lost 101-93 to Minnesota Lynx.
- Bridget Carleton scored 22 points against her former team.
- The Fire host the Dallas Wings on Wednesday.
The Portland Fire ended their four-game road swing with a defeat, falling 101-93 to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday. The Lynx established an early lead, fueled by a 54.7% shooting performance from the floor, which Portland struggled to overcome.
Despite trailing throughout the game, the Fire showed flashes of a comeback, particularly in the second quarter and early fourth quarter. Bridget Carleton, playing her second game back in Minnesota, scored 22 points against her former team, hitting six three-pointers. Carla Leite contributed a team-high 21 points and seven assists, while Sarah Ashlee Barker also scored 21 points.
Minnesota's offense was led by Kayla McBride, who had 24 points, and Olivia Miles added a 14-point, 10-assist double-double. The Fire, still without Megan Gustafson, now prepare to host the Dallas Wings at the Moda Center for Pride Night this Wednesday.
