Holly Winterburn scores season-high 20 and the Fire build early lead before holding off Storm 84-82
In a thrilling matchup, the Portland Fire secured a four-game season sweep over the Seattle Storm with a final score of 84-82 on Friday night. Portland's star player, Holly Winterburn, delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 20 points in the first half. Bridget Carleton contributed 14 points and nine rebounds, while Karlie Samuelson added the final three-pointer of the game with 5:20 remaining, putting the Fire ahead 79-66.
Despite a late surge from the Storm, the Fire held on to claim the victory. Winterburn, who missed last season due to injury, finished the game with seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals off the bench. The Fire's rookies Awa Fam and Ezi Magbegor led the way with 14 and 13 points respectively. Seattle's Awa Fam led the Storm with 20 points and nine rebounds off the bench, while Jordan Horston contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Dominique Malonga, Seattle's leading scorer, managed 9 points on 3-of-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds.
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