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Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi

ABC News Sports · August 17, 2026 at 3:18 AM

Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi

Carla Leite scored 23 points and the Portland Fire rallied to beat Phoenix 88-85 on Sunday night, when the Mercury had halftime and postgame ceremonies celebrating Diana Taurasi

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Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi

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