The Portland Fire edged out the Dallas Wings by a razor‑thin 84‑83 margin on Tuesday night, with former Iowa star Megan Gustafson delivering the decisive contributions. Her presence in the paint was felt from the opening quarter through the final buzzer.
Gustafson finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists, a stat line that underscored her all‑around impact. The narrow victory kept the Fire’s playoff hopes alive and added another chapter to a season that has been defined by close contests.
A Milestone in the Making
She is currently riding a career‑high average of 11.5 points per game, having reached double‑figure scoring in nine of the Fire’s last ten contests. Those numbers reflect not only her skill but also her consistency in a league where minutes and opportunities can be fleeting.
Gustafson sits at 899 career WNBA points, just a single bucket away from the 1,000‑point milestone. With 173 points already logged this season, she is on pace to eclipse her previous career‑best of 269 points set in 2023 with Phoenix, a feat that would mark a new personal high.
Her journey to Portland has been a long one. After seven years of bouncing between teams, including stints in New York and Phoenix, she finally found a home where her work ethic translates into fan adoration. The Fire’s newest supporters chant her name whenever she steps onto the court.
Next up, the Fire will test themselves against the Minnesota Lynx, a matchup that could further accelerate Gustafson’s ascent and bring the league’s attention to a player who has quietly become one of the most reliable scorers in the WNBA.