Leite finished with 18 points for the Fire (17-27), who snapped a four-game losing streak. Bridget Carleton led the Fire with 26 points, including five 3-pointers.
The teams traded free throws and 3-pointers to open overtime before Leite's layup gave the Fire an 84-82 lead. Kaila Charles missed a 3-point attempt for the Valkyries before Leite's step-back 20-foot jumper and free throw put Portland up 87-82. The Fire made free throws the rest of the way for the final margin.
Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries drives against Frieda Buhner #20 and Megan DiLeo #17 of the Portland Fire during the second half at Moda Center on September 22, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Ali Gradischer/Getty ImagesCarleton hit a 3-pointer with 3:20 left in the first quarter to stop the Valkyries' game-opening run. Golden State led 24-10 at the end of the first quarter.
The Valkyries closed out the half with a 40-37 lead. The teams wrestled for the lead in the third quarter but Golden State held a 61-58 advantage going into the fourth.
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