The Fire's first WNBA season saw success despite no playoff berth
What happened
The Portland Fire started the season with a nickname that recalled the past but with a modern coach and general manager who shared a somewhat unconventional approach. “Obviously we've had some ups and downs, but we're resilient,” Bridget Carleton said on the court after the Fire rallied from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82 in overtime in their final game of the season. The Fire joined the WNB…
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