Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi
Phoenix's franchise icon Diana Taurasi was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony during the halftime and postgame celebrations of the Portland Fire's WNBA game against Phoenix. The Fire's Carla Leite was instrumental in the victory, scoring 23 points and providing five assists. Leite sealed the win with two baskets in a 6-0 run with 1:12 left on the clock.
The Fire secured the win 88-85, moving their record to 15-20. Megan DiLeo chipped in 15 points for Portland, while DeWanna Bonner led Phoenix with 23 points. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points, was recognized with the retirement of her No. 3 jersey.
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