Quadruple-Overtime WNBA History
Washington Mystics Edge Portland Fire in Second Quadruple-Overtime WNBA Game Ever
The Washington Mystics defeated the Portland Fire 124-123 in four overtimes on Sunday, June 28, making it only the second quadruple-overtime game in WNBA history. Sonia Citron's layup in the fourth overtime period was the game-winner, capping a marathon contest at the Moda Center in Portland that lasted over three hours Yahoo Sports.
The final score of 247 combined points set a new record for the highest-scoring 4OT game in league history. The only other quadruple-overtime game came 24 years ago, in June 2002, when the Orlando Miracle beat the Cleveland Rockers 103-99 Bleacher Report.
Carla Leite's Career Night Wasn't Enough for Portland
Portland's Carla Leite was the star of the night, scoring a career-high 32 points. She went 13-of-14 from the free-throw line and grabbed 6 rebounds. But it was her missed "and-1" free throw in the final seconds of the fourth overtime that proved decisive. A last-second prayer shot at the buzzer also clanged off the rim, ending Portland's chances Yahoo Sports.
Leite was relentless throughout the game. She hit a banked, fadeaway three-pointer to tie the score at 83-83 at the end of regulation, forcing the first overtime. In the first overtime, she nailed another long-range triple with 18.3 seconds left to keep Portland alive. The French guard and 2025 draft pick was Portland's engine all night, but the Fire fell one point short Bleacher Report.
Bridget Carleton Kept Portland Alive in Triple OT
Portland veteran Bridget Carleton delivered one of the game's most clutch moments. With the Fire trailing by two and 3.4 seconds left in the third overtime, she hit a turnaround jumper to tie the score at 116-116. That shot forced a fourth overtime and gave Portland one more chance to pull off the upset Yahoo Sports.
Carleton finished with 20 points. Her experience proved critical in keeping the expansion Fire competitive against an established Mystics squad. But Washington answered in the fourth overtime, with Citron's layup giving the Mystics a 124-123 lead they would not give up Bleacher Report.
Mystics Move to .500 as Portland's Playoff Hopes Dim
The win pushed Washington to 9-9 on the season, moving them into playoff contention. The loss dropped the expansion Portland Fire to 8-12. Portland now faces a difficult stretch, including a high-profile matchup against the Seattle Storm on July 4th at Climate Pledge Arena Yahoo Sports.
The game drew a sell-out crowd of 19,335 at the Moda Center, the Fire's home arena. Portland is in just its first WNBA season as an expansion team. The packed house and historic game signal strong momentum for the market, even in defeat Bleacher Report.
Citron's Health a Concern After Three-Hour Battle
Sonia Citron scored the winning layup, but she was seen limping near the end of the game. Washington fans and analysts flagged her health as a concern. The Mystics are fighting for a top-six playoff seed, and losing Citron would hurt their offense significantly Yahoo Sports.
Fan reaction online was immediate. Many on social media called it "one of the craziest games I've ever seen." Analysts praised the young Washington core of Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen, with some saying the team is "ahead of schedule" in its rebuild. For Portland, the loss was painful but showed the expansion Fire can compete with contenders Bleacher Report.
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