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Portland Fire have a culturally defining moment in their second game and first win in 24 years
Portland Fire have a culturally defining moment in their second game and first win in 24 years
Portland Fire have a culturally defining moment in their second game and first win in 24 years

Published on: 05/13/2026

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Portland Fire players celebrate after Sarah Ashlee Barker’s putback game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, giving the expansion team its first win since returning to the WNBA.Portland Fire players Emily Engstler (#21) and Carla Leite (right) celebrate after Sarah Ashlee Barker’s putback game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, giving the expansion team its first win since returning to the WNBA.Portland Fire players pile on guard Sarah Ashlee Barker after her game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker hugs teammate Sug Sutton after her game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker wipes tears from her cheek after her game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker walks off the floor following her game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) yells out after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite celebrates with teammate Kamiah Smalls after Portland’s 98-96 win over the New York Liberty in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The Portland Fire face the New York Liberty in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Pregame pyrotechnics before the Portland Fire face the New York Liberty in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) brings the ball up the floor during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) defends New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Kamiah Smalls (#8) drives to the rim during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker listens in the huddle during a timeout of a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives to the rim past New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (#30) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire players celebrate following the team’s 98-96 win over the New York Liberty in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton hugs teammate Sarah Ashlee Barker following the team’s 98-96 win over the New York Liberty in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire players pile on guard Sarah Ashlee Barker after her game-winner over the New York Liberty, 98-96, at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Kamiah Smalls (#8) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The Portland Fire hype team holds up signs reading “Fire It Up” and “Get Loud” during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives to the rim past New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (#35) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) works in the paint during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer over New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (#30) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The Portland Fire bench cheer after a basket during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer over New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (#30) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Young Portland Fire fans cheer for a free t-shirt during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) with a layup in the lane during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) shoots a layup over New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (#30) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Kamiah Smalls (#8) passes from under the basket during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker fights for an offensive rebound during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer over New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (#44) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives to the rim past New York Liberty forward Aubrey Griffin (#44) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots over New York Liberty Pauline Astier (#18) during a WNBA game at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Portland Fire forward Kamiah Smalls (#8) motions toward the bench after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Moda Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

It just had to be a hustle play.

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