Atlanta Dream W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 96:82, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Gateway Center Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream W | 33 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 96 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 82 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Atlanta Dream W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 33/70 | 26/64 |
| 3-Pointers | 14/33 | 7/24 |
| Free Throws | 16/17 | 23/26 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 28 |
| Assists | 29 | 22 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. HowardS | 33:29 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 6-13 | 5-9 | 6-6 |
| A. ReeseS | 32:25 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 7-14 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| J. CanadaS | 29:46 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4-13 | 2-7 | 7-8 |
| A. GrayS | 28:33 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 8-15 | 3-8 | 1-1 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 25:46 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| B. Jones | 20:34 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| I. Borlase | 16:43 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| J. Sherrod | 10:14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| S. Walker-Kimbrough | 00:38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| A. Nye | 00:38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sika Kone | 00:38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| M. Okot | 00:38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 96 | 38 | 29 | 33-70 | 14-33 | 16-17 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 37:37 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| K. CopperS | 35:32 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 5-16 | 1-6 | 3-4 |
| D. BonnerS | 30:32 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1-7 | 1-6 | 8-8 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 28:08 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| K. PlumS | 26:22 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 6-10 | 1-3 | 6-6 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 14:00 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| N. Mack | 13:35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 12:48 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| A. Held | 01:27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 28 | 22 | 26-64 | 7-24 | 23-26 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 96-82, pulling away for a 14-point win behind a balanced offensive performance and strong perimeter shooting. Atlanta’s ball movement was a major factor, as the Dream finished with 29 assists and consistently created quality looks throughout the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a slight edge in Net Rating (1
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a stronger record and home performance, coupled with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better offensive metrics
- →Atlanta Dream W have the advantage of playing at home with a solid 62
- →Atlanta Dream W holds a significant advantage with a stronger home performance and a higher Courtframe Power Index
- →Atlanta Dream W has a stronger home performance, scoring 91