Portland leads Los Angeles 49-43 at halftime

Carla Leite has the game-high 12 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

At the half, @theportlandfire lead the @LASparks 49-43! Carla Leite: 12 PTS | 2 3PM | 2 AST Bridget Carleton: 10 PTS | Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Dearica Hamby has 11 points, six rebounds and two assists. Bridget Carleton has 10 points, seven rebounds and one assist.

Why it matters: The six-point margin leaves the game within reach entering the second half. Carla Leite also has one rebound and two assists alongside her scoring.

By the numbers: Leite: 12 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST; Hamby: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST; Carleton: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST.

What to watch: Watch whether Los Angeles can close the six-point gap after halftime.

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@WNBA 2026-08-02T20:47:46.788461+00:00

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