PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Phoenix Mercury snapped a four-game losing streak Friday night, defeating the Portland Fire 78-72 at Moda Center. DeWanna Bonner recorded 19 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocks to lead Phoenix (4-8). Natasha Mack added 16 points, and Monique Akoa Makani and Noemie Brochant each scored 11. Jovana Nogic dished six assists. Portland (6-6) got 15 points from Sarah Ashlee Barker and 13 from Karlie Samuelson. Teja Oblak also scored 11. Phoenix jumped to a 21-16 lead after the first quarter and led 38-34 at halftime. The teams each scored 17 in the third quarter, then Phoenix outscored Portland 23-21 in the fourth. Bonner bounced back after recent subpar outings, contributing on both ends. Attendance was 12,046.