What happened: Minnesota (19-6) hosts Portland (11-15) to open a League Pass doubleheader, with the Lynx chasing a fifth straight win. The Fire arrive off Thursday's 75-56 road win at Washington. The game had not yet tipped off, with both sides scoreless.
Why it matters: Minnesota carries a four-game win streak into the matchup after beating Portland 107-74 on June 15. makers list the Lynx as with a 173.5 total. A nightcap follows between Golden State, on an eight-game win streak and sitting second in the standings, and Washington.
By the numbers: Lynx: 90.8 points scored, 81.9 allowed per game, last five WWWWL. Fire: 84.2 scored, 89.6 allowed, last five WLWLW. Minnesota beat Portland 107-74 in their most recent meeting on June 15.
What to watch: Tipoff at Minnesota headlines the doubleheader before Golden State and Washington close out the League Pass slate.