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Carleton's career-high 24 points lead Portland Fire past Seattle Storm 94-89
Bridget Carleton scored a career-high 24 points on seven three-pointers to lead the Portland Fire to a 94-89 victory over the Seattle Storm in Commissioner's Cup play Wednesday night. Carla Leite added 20 points and 10 assists for Portland, while Dominique Malonga had 28 points for Seattle in a losing effort.
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Who
Bridget Carleton
What
basketball game
When
Wednesday night
Where
Portland, Oregon
- basketball game
- Commissioner's Cup play
- career-high scoring performance
- three-pointer shooting
- Bridget Carleton
Bridget Carleton delivered a career performance with 24 points on a career-high seven three-pointers as the expansion Portland Fire defeated the Seattle Storm 94-89 Wednesday night in Commissioner's Cup play. Carla Leite complemented Carleton's effort with 20 points and 10 assists, while Sarah Ashlee Barker added 12 points and Karlie Samuelson contributed 10 points off the bench for Portland, which improved to 8-9. Despite a strong individual performance from Dominique Malonga, who posted a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds for Seattle, the Storm could not overcome the Fire's balanced scoring attack. The loss left the Storm with a 3-13 record, one of the more difficult records in the league this season.
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Why This Matters
This result matters because it shows Portland Fire can win with balanced scoring and elite perimeter shooting, while Seattle Storm must address defensive consistency after another loss. For readers tracking standings and Commissioner's Cup implications, Portland’s improved form and Seattle’s poor record may affect future matchups, playoff positioning, and how teams allocate minutes and adjustments in upcoming games.
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Jun 18, 2026
WirePortland Fire defeated Seattle Storm 94-89 in Commissioner's Cup play