Portland Fire Secures Third Consecutive Win Against Connecticut Sun
WNBA scores: Fire win third straight, turn back Sun
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The Portland Fire achieved their third consecutive victory in the WNBA with a 71-61 win over the Connecticut Sun in Portland, Oregon. Carla Leite led the Fire with 20 points, while the Sun struggled, recording only one win this season.
- 01Carla Leite scored 20 points for the Portland Fire, leading the team to victory.
- 02The Fire have now won three straight games, including previous wins over the Toronto Tempo and New York Liberty.
- 03Connecticut Sun's Aneesah Morrow recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds but the team remains at one win this season.
- 04The Sun struggled from beyond the arc, going 0 for 13 in the first half before making their first three-pointer in the third quarter.
- 05Brittney Griner, who previously led the Sun with 16 points against the Fire, was absent due to a rib injury.
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The Portland Fire continued their winning streak in the WNBA, defeating the Connecticut Sun 71-61 in Portland, Oregon. Carla Leite was the standout performer, scoring 20 points. The Fire, now on a three-game winning streak, previously secured victories against the Toronto Tempo and New York Liberty. The Sun, struggling this season with only one win, had Aneesah Morrow contributing 13 points and 13 rebounds. Despite leading 55-50 early in the fourth quarter, the Sun could not maintain their advantage as the Fire rallied back. The Sun had a particularly difficult night from the three-point line, failing to make a basket from beyond the arc until late in the third quarter. Notably, Brittney Griner was unavailable for the Sun due to a rib injury, missing the chance to reach the milestone of 6,000 career points. Aaliyah Edwards also left the game early due to a nose injury.
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The Fire's victory boosts local sports morale and showcases the team's growing competitiveness in the league.
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