Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 8, 2026

Portland Fire held off Seattle Storm 100–93 to close out a high-scoring first half that set the tone for the entire contest. The combined 193 points crushed the 180.5 market total by 12.5, landing firmly OVER as the two teams combined for 103 points through two quarters—a relentless pace that neither defense could sustain into the back half.

The opening quarter proved decisive. Seattle and Portland combined for 57 points in Q1 alone, with the Storm's Jade Melbourne (23 pts, 5 ast) and Seattle's Dominique Malonga (21 pts, 9 reb) driving early aggression. Portland countered through Bridget Carleton's 24 points and 6 rebounds, establishing an offensive rhythm that kept the Fire competitive. The second quarter cooled slightly to a combined 46 points, but the pace had already been established—the first half's 103 combined points made an UNDER at 180.5 a long shot from the start. Seattle's Jordan Horston added 17 points, while Portland's Nyadiew Puoch contributed 19 as the scoring remained balanced throughout.

The second half tightened considerably. Combined scoring dropped to 42 in Q3 and 48 in Q4, but the damage was done. Portland's Jordan Harrison (13 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) helped steady the defense down the stretch, and the Fire's 100-point output proved enough. DAGGER's pregame UNDER call missed decisively, but a live adjustment during the game cashed as the second-half deceleration briefly suggested containment before the final frame pushed over the line.