Portland Fire at Golden State Valkyries SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The Portland Fire visit the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday at Chase Center in a matchup of two of the WNBA’s top early-season teams. Portland enters with a 6-4 record across all competitions, while Golden State sits at 5-3. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time. Fire forward Emily Engstler has been a consistent presence for Portland. In her team’s last game, a 100-84 victory over Indiana on Saturday, Engstler logged 29 minutes and posted 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Over her past five games, she has averaged 10.8 points and 5.0 rebounds, with three double-digit scoring outings. Her most productive stretch came in consecutive wins against Toronto (16 points, seven rebounds) and New York (15 points, three rebounds) in May. For Golden State, forward Gabby Williams has been the offensive catalyst. Despite a 91-81 loss to Las Vegas on Sunday, Williams played 26 minutes and scored 20 points with four rebounds. Over her past three games, she has averaged 18 points per contest. In a 90-88 win over Indiana on May 28, Williams contributed 19 points, six rebounds and six assists in 28 minutes. Her scoring consistency has been a key factor for a Valkyries team that has won five of its last seven. Portland is coming off a dominant home win over Indiana, with guard Carla Leite dishing 12 assists and center Megan Gustafson scoring 22 points. The Fire have alternated wins and losses over their last five games, including a 66-86 loss to Atlanta on May 29. Golden State fell at home to Las Vegas on Sunday, ending a two-game winning streak. The Valkyries have been strong at Chase Center, and their depth showed in a 97-70 rout of Connecticut on May 25. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 94-80 victory for Golden State. Both teams face important stretches ahead. Portland travels to Phoenix on Friday, while Golden State visits Minnesota on Thursday.