Portland Fire Clinch Season Finale With Record-Breaking Overtime Comeback
In their season finale, the Portland Fire secured a remarkable 90-82 overtime victory against the Valkyries, marking the team's largest comeback win in franchise history after trailing by 17 points early in the game.
Portland, OR, September 23, 2026 — The Portland Fire concluded their season with a significant victory, securing a 90-82 overtime win against the Valkyries in their final game of the season. The win was notable for being the team’s largest comeback in franchise history.
The Fire trailed by as many as 17 points early in the game before staging their comeback. The overtime period was crucial in sealing the victory after regulation time ended with the teams tied. The final score reflected a hard-fought contest that saw the Portland Fire ultimately prevail.
Details regarding the specific players who were instrumental in the comeback, key plays during regulation or overtime, or the final season standings were not provided in the summary. The magnitude of the comeback, overcoming a 17-point deficit, highlights a resilient performance by the team in their season finale.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephanie Kaloi on www.portlandmercury.com, see more information here.
