Carleton's 26 Lifts Portland to OT Win in Season Finale

Five 3s fueled comeback to close final game

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

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Bridget Carleton SHINED 🤩 She led all scorers with a game-high 26 PTS on 5 3PM to help @theportlandfire complete the co

What happened: Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 26 points with five made 3-pointers. Portland came from behind to force overtime and won its final game of the season.

Why it matters: The win closes the season with momentum after a tight postseason push. It follows her game-high 21 for Portland earlier in August as another 20-plus outing.

By the numbers: Carleton: 26 points (game high), 5 three-pointers.

What to watch: Portland heads into the offseason with roster evaluation ahead. Carleton's closing scoring form sets the baseline for 2027 camp.

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Carleton's 26 Lifts Portland to OT Win in Season Finale

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