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Leite Scores 20 and the Fire Win Third Straight with 71-61 Victory over the Sun
Portland overcame a 55-50 deficit behind Teja Oblak and Frieda Buhner, while Connecticut went 0 for 13 from the perimeter in the first half.
- On Wednesday, Carla Leite scored 20 points as the Portland Fire defeated the Connecticut Sun 71-61, securing their third consecutive victory.
- Trailing 55-50 with 8:04 remaining, Portland rallied behind Teja Oblak and Frieda Buhner's crucial baskets to regain the lead and pull away.
- Aneesah Moorow recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds for Connecticut; Brittney Griner missed the game with a rib injury while Aaliyah Edwards exited early with a nose injury.
- The Los Angeles Sparks visit the Connecticut Sun on Saturday at Peoples Bank Arena in Hartford, marking their first game in the city since 2003.
- Portland hosts the Atlanta Dream on Friday night, building on road victories over the Toronto Tempo and the New York Liberty to extend their winning streak.
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Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun
Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
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