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Dallas visits Portland following Carleton's 22-point showing

Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by The Associated Press, NBC5 DFW · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire are 3-7 in Weste...

Why this matters in The Dallas

The Dallas Wings' upcoming game against the Portland Fire may seem like a routine matchup, but for local fans, it's a chance to see how the team performs on the road before heading into the WNBA All-Star break. With the Wings set to host the Atlanta Dream after the break, a strong showing in Portland could provide momentum for the rest of the season. The team's rebounding abilities, led by Jessica Shepard's 11.9 rebounds per game, will be put to the test against the Fire's offense. As the Wings look to improve their Western Conference standing, their performance in Portland will be closely watched by fans in the Dallas area, who are eager to see the team build on their 7-6 conference record. The game will also be an opportunity for the Wings to avenge their narrow 84-83 loss to the Fire in their last meeting on June 14.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NBC5 DFW · Reading time: 2 min

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Dallas visits Portland following Carleton's 22-point showing

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