Portland W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 91:94, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, September 18, 2026 • Moda Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland W | 26 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 91 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Portland W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Pointers | 12/30 | 12/25 |
| Free Throws | 21/28 | 26/30 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 20 | 23 |
| Steals | 12 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
S. Ciezki
22 PTS · 2 REB · 3 AST
E. Engstler
21 PTS · 7 REB · 5 AST
Holly Winterburn
18 PTS · 3 REB · 2 AST
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. PuochS | – | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| E. EngstlerS | – | 21 | 7 | 5 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 2-4 |
| J. HarrisonS | – | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| S. WilliamsS | – | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Karlie SamuelsonS | – | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 4-4 |
| Holly Winterburn | – | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 8-8 |
| A. Okonkwo | – | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| F. Buhner | – | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 91 | 25 | 20 | 12-30 | 12-30 | 21-28 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noemie BrochantS | – | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| A. ThomasS | – | 18 | 8 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6-10 |
| N. MackS | – | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 5-5 |
| Sami WhitcombS | – | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| A. HeldS | – | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 4-4 |
| S. Ciezki | – | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 9-9 |
| K. Dunn | – | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | – | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| M. Westbeld | – | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| S. Poffenbarger | – | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 94 | 29 | 23 | 12-25 | 12-25 | 26-30 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury W edged Portland W 94-91 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup, securing the win by three points. Both teams shot well from beyond the arc, with Phoenix going 12-for-25 from 3-point range while Portland finished 12-for-30, but the Mercury’s slightly better efficiency and stronger work on the glass helped make the difference.
Key Takeaways
- →Portland W has a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a Net Rating of 9
- →The market slightly favors Phoenix Mercury W with an implied probability of 55
- →Despite the market odds favoring Phoenix, Portland has a significant advantage in advanced stats and the Courtframe Power Index
- →Both teams are well-rested with no significant injuries reported, but Portland W has a higher Courtframe Power Index and better advanced stats in recent games
- →Portland W has a higher Courtframe Power Index and a better net rating in the last 10 games compared to Phoenix Mercury W