WNBA: Fire at Sky ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — The Portland Fire visit the Chicago Sky on Friday night at Allstate Arena, with both teams seeking momentum in a season defined by inconsistency. Portland (8-9) arrives after a 94-89 victory over Seattle on Wednesday, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Fire have won three of their past five, but their record reflects a struggle for stability. Guard Carla Leite has been a driving force, averaging 18.5 points and 9.0 assists in her past two outings, including a 20-point, 10-assist performance against the Storm. Over her last nine games, Leite has posted five games with at least 18 points and four with double-digit assists, showcasing her playmaking ability. Chicago (4-12) has lost six straight and 10 of its last 11, including a 92-63 loss at Connecticut on Monday. The Sky are last in the league standings, but center Kamilla Cardoso has been a rare bright spot. She recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds against the Sun, her fourth double-double in the past seven games. Over that span, Cardoso is averaging 13.7 points and 9.0 rebounds, providing a consistent interior presence. The teams met as recently as Wednesday, when Chicago won 17-13? Wait—that appears to be a typo in the provided data. A separate listing shows the Sky defeated Portland 98-83 on May 9. The Sky have taken the last two head-to-head meetings. Portland’s offense has been bolstered by forward Bridget Carleton, who scored 24 points in Wednesday’s win. The Fire have been competitive in close games, with three of their past four decided by six points or fewer. Chicago will look to Cardoso to control the paint and generate second-chance opportunities. The Sky’s defense has struggled, allowing 92.6 points per game over their losing streak. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 97-95 Portland victory.