Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89
Dominique Malonga scored a career-high 28 points, but Seattle’s nine-game skid continued after a late defensive lapse sealed the loss.
- On Wednesday at Moda Center, the Portland Fire defeated the Seattle Storm 94-89, marking the first installment of a four-game rivalry series between the Pacific Northwest teams.
- Seattle entered the game riding a nine-game losing streak, despite 2025 top draft pick Dominique Malonga delivering a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds.
- Bridget Carleton, the Fire's $1.19 million first expansion draft pick, led Portland's comeback with career-high three-pointers, while Carla Leite provided key ball-screen playmaking to overcome a 12-point deficit.
- After trailing late, Jade Melbourne drew a flagrant 1 foul that tied the game at 89 apiece, then Emily Engstler's one-leg jumper with one minute remaining secured the win.
- The Storm return home briefly before traveling to face the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, while Portland continues its road trip with upcoming games in Chicago and Washington D.C.
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Bridget Carleton and Carla Leite Help Portland Fire Dodge the Storm
Last night the Fire hosted the Seattle Storm as part of the first installment in a four-game rivalry series that will see both teams traversing the 175 miles that separate them. Portland, who entered into the series with a 5-4 historic record from the 2000-2002 seasons, pulled out a 94-89 victory last night, thus sparing the city (and themselves) from a very specific kind of sibling shame. The Fire found themselves down by as many 12 points last…
Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94
Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup playPORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play.Leite also had 10 a…
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Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89
Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play.
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