Portland Fire vs Connecticut Sun Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jul 14, 2026

Connecticut's opening quarter came in hot, combining for 55 points across both teams as the Sun and Fire traded buckets early. That explosive first quarter set the tone for what became a tight contest, though the pace didn't sustain: the second half saw a marked deceleration, with just 87 combined points spread across the final two quarters. Portland's fourth-quarter surge—24 combined points in the frame—kept the Fire within striking distance, but Connecticut held on for a 90–87 victory.

The Sun's balanced offensive attack proved decisive. Aaliyah Edwards led Connecticut with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Brittney Griner added 20 points and 6 assists. Portland countered through Carla Leite's 18 points and 6 assists and Emily Engstler's all-around effort of 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, yet it wasn't enough. Megan Gustafson chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds off the bench for the Fire.

The combined final of 177 landed comfortably over the 167.5 market total, a 9.5-point overage. That's notable given Connecticut's recent defensive form—the Sun have allowed 84.0 per game over their last ten—and Portland's propensity to leak points (98.5 allowed per game in the same span). DAGGER's pregame call on the under missed, but the live adjustment cashed, capturing the game's offensive tenor as it unfolded in real time.