Los Angeles Sparks vs Portland Fire Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 3, 2026

The second half proved decisive in keeping this matchup firmly under the market total. After a balanced first half that produced 80 combined points, Portland and Los Angeles combined for just 80 points across the final two quarters—a significant slowdown that helped deliver DAGGER's pregame UNDER call on the 171.5 market total. The final score of 85–75 landed at 160 combined, 11.5 points shy of the line.

The game's offensive pace peaked early: Q2 was the highest-scoring quarter at 52 combined points, but that fireworks display proved short-lived. The Sparks controlled the opening frame, putting up 19 points to Portland's 9 in a Q1 combined output of 28. Los Angeles extended its efficiency into Q2, posting 29 points as Portland surged to 23, setting up that 52-point second quarter. From there, the offensive rhythm deteriorated. Q3 saw 46 combined points, and Q4 dropped to just 34—a clear deceleration that ultimately sealed the total's fate.

Portland's recent scoring average of 81.0 per game suggested a team operating near its season baseline, while the Sparks' 10-game average of 82.6 points indicated similar offensive output. DAGGER's live call also hit, confirming the model's ability to track the game's shift from an early-second-quarter peak toward the defensive grind that characterized the back half.