A game after they scored 24 points in a 94-87 win over the Sparks, Noemie Brochant leads the Phoenix Mercury (13-22) at home against the Portland Fire (14-20) on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Disney+.
How to watch Portland Fire vs. Phoenix Mercury
Portland vs. Phoenix odds
- Spread: Phoenix -4.5 (-115), Portland +4.5 (-105)
- Favorite Moneyline: Phoenix -200
- Underdog Moneyline: Portland +165
- Total: 178.5
- Total Over Odds: -105
- Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reports
Mercury
Kelsey Plum: Out (Calf)
Fire
Sania Feagin: Out For Season (Knee),
Sarah Ashlee Barker: Out For Season (Knee)
Stats to know
- The Mercury record 7.4 fewer points per game (83.9) than the Fire give up (91.3).
- Portland averages just 0.7 fewer points per game (86.7) than Phoenix gives up (87.4).
- Alyssa Thomas puts up 14.8 points, 8.2 assists and 7.4 rebounds per contest.
- Carla Leite puts up 15.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, while shooting 45.0% from the field.
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