Portland W vs Washington Mystics W — 100:105, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Moda Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland W | 23 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 100 |
| Washington Mystics W | 18 | 29 | 18 | 40 | 105 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Portland W | Washington Mystics W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 36/74 | 33/61 |
| 3-Pointers | 13/28 | 7/14 |
| Free Throws | 15/15 | 32/44 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 38 |
| Assists | 21 | 22 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget CarletonS | 36:07 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 8-14 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Carla LeiteS | 29:54 | 27 | 2 | 11 | 8-20 | 2-5 | 9-9 |
| E. EngstlerS | 29:29 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 9-13 | 5-7 | 0-0 |
| Megan GustafsonS | 27:07 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 7-8 | 3-4 | 4-4 |
| N. PuochS | 17:36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 14:20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| S. Williams | 12:53 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holly Winterburn | 11:57 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| F. Buhner | 10:31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| J. Harrison | 10:06 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 100 | 25 | 21 | 36-74 | 13-28 | 15-15 |
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. AustinS | 32:46 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 11-18 | 0-0 | 9-13 |
| S. CitronS | 32:36 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 6-8 |
| K. IriafenS | 30:06 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| G. AmooreS | 23:43 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4-6 | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 23:44 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2-6 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| C. McMahon | 17:56 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 5-7 |
| L. Betts | 16:57 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| B. Laney | 14:37 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Alicia Florez | 07:24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| A. Dugalic | 00:07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| C. Prosper | 00:04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 105 | 38 | 22 | 33-61 | 7-14 | 32-44 |
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics W edged Portland W 105-100 in a competitive NBA W matchup, closing out a five-point victory behind a standout scoring performance from S. Austin. Washington’s efficiency and work on the glass helped separate the Mystics in a game that remained close enough for Portland to threaten late.
Key Takeaways
- →The Washington Mystics W have a slight edge in Net Rating (-0
- →The market heavily favors Washington Mystics W with a 61
- →Both teams are on a back-to-back, reducing the impact of schedule fatigue
- →Both teams are playing on back-to-back schedules, but Washington Mystics W have a slightly better road performance and a higher Courtframe Power Index
- →The Washington Mystics W have a slightly better road performance and a higher Courtframe Power Index compared to Portland W