
Portland Fire Grind Out One-Point Win Over Sun, Emphasize Identity
The Portland Fire edged the Connecticut Sun 83-82 behind late-game execution, with head coach Alex Sarama pointing to defense and resilience as the foundation of the team’s identity.

The Portland Fire edged the Connecticut Sun 83-82 behind late-game execution, with head coach Alex Sarama pointing to defense and resilience as the foundation of the team’s identity.

Portland, heavy underdogs, upset sixth-ranked Gonzaga 87-80, snapping the Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak and shocking the college basketball world.

Golden State welcomed Kristaps Porzingis to the lineup against Boston, but the Celtics spoiled his debut with a commanding first-half performance.

Golden State remains cautious after Kristaps Porzingis leaves a loss to Detroit with lower back soreness, raising short-term availability concerns.

Kristaps Porzingis delivers his best performance since joining Golden State, raising optimism about his fit alongside Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ core.

With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined again and carrying a sizable expiring contract, Atlanta faces uncertainty over how his status could shape any in-season trade plans.