Kahleah Copper exploded for 30 points, including 23 in the first half, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a dominant 90-67 win over the Seattle Storm — their third straight victory. Valeriane Ayayi added 18, Lexi Held poured in 17 including a career-high 5 threes, and Alyssa Thomas nearly recorded a triple-double with 9 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists. Seattle’s Awa Fam and Natisha Hiedeman scored 13 each, but couldn’t keep up with Phoenix’s offensive surge or their 29-40 rebounding edge. Ezi Magbegor returned after a 20-game absence, scoring 8 in 17 minutes, but the Storm remain just 1-9 on the road. Phoenix heads to Chicago next, while Seattle hosts Portland — can the Mercury extend their streak?

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Portland Fire stuns Seattle Storm 77-72 in a gritty road win, with Carla Leite lighting up the game with 20 points, perfect free throws, and 4 assists. Bridget Carleton and Megan Gustafson anchored the rebounding and scoring. Down just two at halftime, Portland exploded in the third, fueled by Leite’s clutch shots and Frieda Buhner’s 9-point burst off the bench. Despite Seattle’s strong start and 22 points from Dominique Malonga, they couldn’t overcome the deficit — falling to 0-4 against Western Conference foes. Portland ends their road trip 1-3 but with a statement win, heading home to face the Aces. Seattle heads to LA needing answers fast.

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The Toronto Tempo are lighting up Canada with their electrifying WNBA tour, poised to shatter attendance records in Montreal and keep the momentum rolling to Vancouver. With star Marina Mabrey just tying the WNBA scoring record and captain Kia Nurse guiding the squad through Canadian culture, this isn’t just a team on the move—it’s a movement. Led by Aussie coach Sandy Brondello and fueled by nationwide fan passion, the Tempo are proving women’s basketball is bigger than ever, honoring the pioneers who paved the way while delivering unforgettable games for a hungry, growing audience.

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