Atlanta Dream W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 82:80, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Gateway Center Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream W | 13 | 24 | 12 | 33 | 82 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 25 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 80 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Atlanta Dream W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 30/68 | 29/66 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/26 | 4/21 |
| Free Throws | 11/21 | 18/19 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 36 |
| Assists | 22 | 14 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. GrayS | 35:52 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 7-15 | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| R. HowardS | 33:45 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 7-15 | 6-12 | 1-2 |
| A. ReeseS | 32:18 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 6-16 | 0-1 | 5-10 |
| J. CanadaS | 31:14 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 3-5 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 22:52 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| I. Borlase | 15:34 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| T. Paopao | 13:53 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| M. Okot | 07:05 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sika Kone | 05:55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| I. Nivar | 01:32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 38 | 22 | 30-68 | 11-26 | 11-21 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 35:52 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 9-13 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 30:41 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| K. CopperS | 29:57 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 6-16 | 1-6 | 7-8 |
| J. NogicS | 20:37 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 3-3 |
| N. MackS | 16:18 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| D. Bonner | 24:26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| K. Williams | 19:31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-4 | 3-3 |
| Kyara Linskens | 12:18 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | 10:20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 36 | 14 | 29-66 | 4-21 | 18-19 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream edged the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup decided by two points. Atlanta earned the win behind a balanced scoring effort and timely shot-making, overcoming a strong offensive performance from Phoenix in a game that remained competitive throughout.
Key Takeaways
- →Atlanta Dream W has a superior Net Rating of 2
- →The Atlanta Dream are favored with a 64
- →Atlanta Dream W has a slight edge due to their recent form (WLWW) compared to Phoenix Mercury W's struggles (LLWLL)
- →Both teams are relatively healthy, but Atlanta Dream W has a stronger Courtframe Power Index and better recent form
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a stronger recent form and a higher Courtframe Power Index compared to the Phoenix Mercury W