Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82
Sug Sutton scored a crucial go-ahead floater with 22.6 seconds remaining, leading the Portland Fire to a narrow 83-82 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each contributed 18 points for Portland, while Brittney Griner led Connecticut with 16 points. The game featured a competitive back-and-forth, with Connecticut holding a halftime lead before Portland rallied in the final moments.
- ▪Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left.
- ▪Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points for Portland.
- ▪Brittney Griner led Connecticut with 16 points, one shy of 6,000 for her career.
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