Portland takes on Connecticut in non-conference matchup
The Portland Fire will face the Connecticut Sun in a non-conference game. This matchup marks the eighth game in franchise history for the Fire, who recently secured a victory against the New York Liberty. The Sun are struggling this season, currently holding a record of 1-7.
- ▪The Portland Fire have a record of 4-3 this season.
- ▪Connecticut Sun are currently 1-7 and have struggled on the road.
- ▪Brittney Griner is listed as day to day for the Sun due to a rib injury.
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