- The Storm came up short against the Liberty, dropping to 6-27 after the 92-86 loss.
- Portland ended their losing skid in an expansion bout with the Tempo, winning 97-83.
- These two teams last faced off back on July 4, in a matchup that the Fire won 77-72.
The Storm and Fire meet on Saturday for the third rendition of their rivalry clash. Portland won the first two matchups and will look to lock down the season series with a third win in this matchup.
Storm Look for Revenge Win
The Storm are 0-2 against their PNW rivals, seeking a win in this game to avoid losing the season series. At 6-27, Seattle sits in dead last in the standings, heavily focused on a future led by Flau’Jae Johnson, Awa Fam, and Dominique Malonga. Their record last year might realistically keep them out of JuJu Watkins race, but they are set up well to compete for Sarah Strong in 2028. For now, the Storm aim to beat their bitter rivals.
Portland Seeking to Build on Win
Portland managed to snap a 5-game losing streak with a blowout win over the Tempo, exerting their strength as the better of the two expansion teams. The Fire sit at a modest 12-19, not yet eliminated from playoff contention but starting to push towards the danger zone. They haven’t managed to earn back-to-back wins since the first couple weeks of the season in May, and will aim to end that pattern against Seattle.
Storm vs Fire WNBA Pick
The Storm and Fire meet once again for the third rendition of their rivalry clash. Both teams are unlikely to make the playoffs and are primarily focused on the future. That being said, a rivalry win means a lot to both the fans and the young players on the court, which should make this a competitive and entertaining game. Ultimately, the Fire have proven they should be able to win this matchup at home after beating Seattle twice.
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Portland Fire (-125)
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