Phoenix Mercury W vs Atlanta Dream W — 89:99, NBA W
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Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 18 | 17 | 33 | 21 | 89 |
| Atlanta Dream W | 29 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Atlanta Dream W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/62 | 37/76 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/23 | 11/38 |
| Free Throws | 20/25 | 14/16 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Assists | 22 | 24 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 8 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 37:04 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 13-21 | 3-7 | 9-12 |
| A. ThomasS | 33:04 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 4-10 | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| D. BonnerS | 30:07 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| Sami WhitcombS | 27:32 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 27:22 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| N. Mack | 19:05 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 13:18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| A. Held | 12:28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 89 | 35 | 22 | 29-62 | 11-23 | 20-25 |
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. GrayS | 38:10 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 6-13 | 2-8 | 3-3 |
| R. HowardS | 37:41 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 7-14 | 4-11 | 2-2 |
| A. ReeseS | 35:05 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 14-21 | 0-4 | 3-5 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 34:43 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| J. CanadaS | 29:10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 3-10 | 2-7 | 4-4 |
| I. Borlase | 13:00 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| M. Okot | 10:12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| T. Paopao | 01:59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 99 | 32 | 24 | 37-76 | 11-38 | 14-16 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 99-89, using efficient offense and balanced shot creation to secure a 10-point win. Atlanta generated quality looks throughout the game, finishing with 24 assists and shooting 26-for-38 from the field, while also matching Phoenix from beyond the arc with 11 made 3-pointers.
Key Takeaways
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a slight edge with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better road performance
- →The market heavily favors Atlanta Dream W with a 64
- →Atlanta Dream W holds a significant advantage in both recent form and schedule dynamics
- →With no significant injuries reported for either team, the Atlanta Dream W's superior record and higher Courtframe Power Index suggest they have the edge
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a stronger record and a higher Courtframe Power Index, indicating better overall performance