Portland W vs Connecticut Sun W — 83:82, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Moda Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland W | 25 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 83 |
| Connecticut Sun W | 24 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 82 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Portland W | Connecticut Sun W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 28/62 | 32/63 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/22 | 7/20 |
| Free Throws | 20/26 | 11/20 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Assists | 23 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Bridget Carleton
18 PTS · 5 REB · 3 AST
S. A. Barker
18 PTS · 4 REB · 3 AST
B. Griner
16 PTS · 5 REB · 4 AST
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget CarletonS | 33:25 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 5-12 | 2-7 | 6-6 |
| E. EngstlerS | 28:05 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-3 | 5-5 |
| Luisa GeiselsoderS | 24:39 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| S. SuttonS | 24:34 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 4-10 | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| N. PuochS | 21:12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| S. A. Barker | 20:58 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 7-13 | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Holly Winterburn | 15:03 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| S. Williams | 12:26 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| H. Jones | 11:55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Megan Gustafson | 07:42 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 83 | 27 | 23 | 28-62 | 7-22 | 20-26 |
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. GrinerS | 26:56 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 6-12 | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| H. Van LithS | 24:45 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 5-9 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Kennedy BurkeS | 21:00 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| A. EdwardsS | 16:37 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| D. MillerS | 13:08 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Morrow | 33:45 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5-10 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| S. Rivers | 28:28 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| C. Leger-Walker | 23:12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| R. Beers | 04:46 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| G. Kneepkens | 04:17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| N. Angloma | 03:06 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 82 | 32 | 23 | 32-63 | 7-20 | 11-20 |
Game Recap
Portland W edged Connecticut Sun W 83-82 in a one-point finish, securing a narrow victory in a game that remained competitive throughout. Portland’s balance and late-game execution proved decisive, as the team overcame Connecticut’s efficient shooting and rebounding edge to close out the result.
Key Takeaways
- →Team Stripes has a significant advantage in advanced shooting metrics, with a TS% of 75
- →The market implies a 61% probability for Team Stripes to win, aligning with their superior offensive efficiency (ORtg 114
- →Team Stripes has a rest advantage with 4 days compared to Connecticut Sun W's 3 days, and they are playing at home where they have shown decent performance
- →Team Stripes has a significant advantage with no injuries and a higher Courtframe Power Index compared to Connecticut Sun W, who are struggling with a 0-4 record and lower offensive ratings
- →Team Stripes, playing at home, have a significant advantage in terms of offensive efficiency, as indicated by their higher TS% and ORtg compared to Connecticut Sun W