Portland Fire Dominates Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark Limited to Six Points
Caitlin Clark held to six points in Fever’s blowout loss to Fire

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In a decisive 100-84 victory, the Portland Fire defeated the Indiana Fever, with Megan Gustafson scoring 22 points. Caitlin Clark struggled, scoring only six points in 22 minutes due to foul trouble. The Fire's strong performance included double-doubles from Carla Leite and Emily Engstler, marking their fourth win in five games.
- 01Megan Gustafson scored 22 points for the Fire, leading all scorers.
- 02Caitlin Clark was limited to six points and faced foul trouble, playing only 22 minutes.
- 03Carla Leite and Emily Engstler achieved their first double-doubles with 18 points and 12 assists, and 16 points and 10 rebounds, respectively.
- 04The Fire established a strong lead early, ending the first quarter at 29-15 and leading by 25 points in the third.
- 05The game attracted a sellout crowd of 19,347 at the Moda Center.
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The Portland Fire secured a commanding 100-84 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night in Portland, Oregon. Megan Gustafson led the Fire with 22 points, while Carla Leite contributed 18 points and 12 assists, and Emily Engstler added 16 points and 10 rebounds, both achieving their first double-doubles. Caitlin Clark, a standout for the Fever, struggled significantly, scoring only six points on 1 of 7 shooting and facing foul trouble that limited her to 22 minutes of play. The Fire started strong, leading 29-15 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 25 points in the third. Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 18 points and seven rebounds. This match marked the Fire's fourth win in five games, showcasing their growing dominance in the league, especially in front of a sellout crowd of 19,347 at the Moda Center. Clark had previously missed a game against the Fire due to a back injury, which was disclosed shortly before the game, leading to a warning from the WNBA for late injury reporting.
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The Fire's victory enhances their standings and builds momentum for the season, particularly in front of a large home crowd.
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