The Portland Fire defeated the Seattle Storm 84-82 on Friday, August 14, 2026, completing a four-game sweep of Seattle in their 2026 regular-season series. The tightly contested Fire vs Storm matchup came down to the final minutes, with Portland holding on for another impressive victory.
Fire vs Storm: Portland Holds Off Seattle
The latest Fire vs Storm game was decided by just two points after Seattle made a late push. Portland established an early advantage and managed to withstand the Storm’s comeback attempt.
Holly Winterburn led the way for the Fire with a career-high 20 points, including 18 in the first half. She shot 8-of-14 from the field and provided Portland with the offensive spark it needed.
Bridget Carleton also made a significant contribution, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds as the Portland Fire secured the narrow win.
Portland Fire Complete Four-Game Sweep
The 84-82 victory was especially important because it completed Portland’s four-game season sweep over Seattle. The Fire had already beaten the Storm earlier in August, winning 100-93.
Portland’s success against Seattle has become one of the notable storylines of the Fire’s inaugural WNBA season. The team’s balanced scoring and defensive pressure once again caused problems for the Storm.
Dominique Malonga Leads Seattle’s Frontcourt
Dominique Malonga entered the contest as one of Seattle’s key offensive players, but Portland’s defense made scoring difficult throughout the night.
Malonga finished with nine points on 3-of-15 shooting while grabbing 12 rebounds. Although her shooting numbers were not strong, her rebounding remained valuable for Seattle.
Malonga continues to be an important part of the Storm’s young core. Her combination of size, scoring ability and rebounding gives Seattle an intriguing building block for the future.
Jordan Horston Records a Double-Double
Jordan Horston delivered another productive all-around performance for Seattle, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Her work on the boards helped Seattle remain competitive, particularly during the Storm’s attempts to close the gap. Horston continues to provide valuable production on both ends of the floor and remains an important player in Seattle’s rotation.
Seattle Storm Push Back Late
Seattle received 20 points and nine rebounds from rookie Awa Fam, while Ezi Magbegor added 13 points. Jade Melbourne also finished in double figures with 12 points.
Despite those performances, the Storm could not complete the comeback. Portland’s strong start ultimately proved decisive, as the Fire maintained enough of their advantage to escape with the two-point victory.
Fire vs Storm Final Score
Portland Fire 84, Seattle Storm 82
The result completed Portland’s four-game sweep of Seattle during the 2026 regular season. The Fire demonstrated their ability to perform in close games, while Seattle will take positives from the performances of players such as Dominique Malonga and Jordan Horston.
What’s Next for Portland Fire and Seattle Storm?
Portland now turns its attention toward its next challenge as the Fire continue their late-season schedule. Seattle will look to bounce back in its next game and build momentum around its developing young core.
The latest Fire vs Storm matchup delivered another competitive WNBA contest, with the Portland Fire doing enough in the closing stages to secure an 84-82 victory and complete a four-game sweep over the Seattle Storm.
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