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WNBA·PREVIEW·September 17, 2026 07:12 AM ET

Phoenix Mercury-Portland Fire remains set for tipoff

Score sits at 0-0 before tip.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read

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What happened: Phoenix Mercury and Portland Fire are still scheduled to start, with the score at 0-0.

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Why it matters: There is no live game development to weigh until play begins.

What to watch: Watch for the opening tip and the first scoring change once the game starts.

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@WNBL Sep 17, 6:55 AM ET

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