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The Portland Fire ended their 17-27 season with a dramatic 90-82 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, fueled by Carla Leite's clutch scoring. Bridget Carleton led with 26 points, while Emily Engstler dominated the glass with 11 rebounds.

This episode analyzes how the Fire's resilient finish contrasts with their division rivals, including the Los Angeles Sparks' recent dominance. We discuss the impact of six player absences and how improved spacing around Engstler could boost their win total next season.

Key topics include the Fire's defensive improvements, the importance of retaining core players like Jordan Harrison, and projections for the 2027 WNBA season. Listen to understand where Portland stands in the Western Conference.

In this episode: Division Rivals Context · Fire vs Valkyries Breakdown · Offseason Projections.

More Fire coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/portland-fire/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/por/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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