Portland W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 81:85, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Moda Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland W | 23 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 81 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 26 | 31 | 11 | 17 | 85 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Portland W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/71 | 30/65 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/31 | 6/20 |
| Free Throws | 9/16 | 19/26 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 35 |
| Assists | 21 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 11 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Napheesa Collier
20 PTS · 9 REB · 2 AST
McBride Kayla Renae
19 PTS · 1 REB · 2 AST
Bridget Carleton
16 PTS · 5 REB · 2 AST
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget CarletonS | 32:38 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6-14 | 1-7 | 3-4 |
| Megan GustafsonS | 23:28 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| E. EngstlerS | 23:05 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| N. PuochS | 23:00 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| J. HarrisonS | 18:14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Teja Oblak | 21:32 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| F. Buhner | 16:56 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| S. Williams | 16:33 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 15:33 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Holly Winterburn | 09:05 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 39 | 21 | 32-71 | 8-31 | 9-16 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. MilesS | 34:34 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3-13 | 1-3 | 6-7 |
| Napheesa CollierS | 32:36 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-1 | 6-7 |
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 31:32 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 6-10 | 3-7 | 4-4 |
| Natasha HowardS | 28:14 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Totals | 66 | 27 | 15 | 22-42 | 4-11 | 18-22 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx W edged Portland W 85-81 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup, closing out a four-point victory behind a balanced offensive effort and timely scoring from their top contributors. Minnesota’s execution late proved decisive, as the Lynx did enough to withstand Portland’s push and secure the win.
Key Takeaways
- →Minnesota Lynx W have a superior Net Rating (8
- →The Minnesota Lynx W are heavily favored with an implied probability of 83
- →Minnesota Lynx W, with a strong 14-4 record and superior advanced stats, are on a hot streak and have been dominant on the road (14-2)
- →Minnesota Lynx W, with a superior record and higher PPG, face no significant injuries, giving them a strong edge over Portland W
- →Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage with a superior record and higher offensive output, as indicated by their PPG and ORtg