Golden State Valkyries vs Portland Fire Final Score & Over/Under Result — Sep 22, 2026

Overtime basketball pushed this matchup well beyond expectations. Portland and Golden State had split their season series with combined totals of 148 and 155—both well south of the 157.5 pregame line—but a third meeting proved far more explosive. The Fire and Valkyries combined for 172 points, an OVER by 14.5 that DAGGER's pregame call cashed.

The game stayed remarkably balanced through regulation. The first half produced 77 combined points, the second half matched that total at 77, and neither team could pull away through four quarters. The second quarter proved the flashpoint, with both teams combining for 43 points—the game's highest-scoring frame. Portland's recent form suggested a lower-scoring affair: the Fire averaged 84.0 scored and 90.0 allowed per game over their last 10. Golden State's 79.1 points per game looked even more modest. But in overtime, Golden State added 5 and Portland 13 for an 18-point OT showcase that broke open what had been a tight race.

Bridget Carleton led Portland with 26 points, while Carla Leite added 18 and Megan DiLeo contributed 14 with 8 rebounds. For Golden State, Gabby Williams scored 17 with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Veronica Burton finished with 13 points and 8 assists, and Kayla Thornton added 11. The total moved modestly upward from open to close, settling at 158.5, but the actual output—172—vindicated the over sentiment decisively.