The Portland Fire defeat the Toronto Tempo 99-80 in their first-ever head-to-head meeting as WNBA expansion teams. Playing on Saturday, the visiting Fire control the game and pull away to secure a comfortable 19-point win. Emily Engstler leads Portland with 16 points, including a strong run in the third quarter where she scores nine. The performance helps Portland maintain momentum after halftime and extend its advantage through the second half. Toronto is held below its scoring pace as Portland’s offense produces steady output and its defense limits Toronto’s ability to close the gap. The result marks the initial matchup between the two new franchises, with Portland emerging decisively to take the first season series opening game.