Los Angeles Sparks W vs Atlanta Dream W — 71:78, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Crypto.com Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 15 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 71 |
| Atlanta Dream W | 20 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 78 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Los Angeles Sparks W | Atlanta Dream W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 26/67 | 30/75 |
| 3-Pointers | 3/18 | 6/29 |
| Free Throws | 16/18 | 12/15 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 48 |
| Assists | 19 | 17 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 7 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. AtkinsS | 32:55 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 29:07 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 11-19 | 0-2 | 5-5 |
| D. HambyS | 26:06 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 6-11 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Erica WheelerS | 25:03 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Monique MakaniS | 19:03 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| C. Brink | 24:47 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5-9 | 1-4 | 4-5 |
| C. Gray | 21:00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| T. Morgan | 14:57 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 07:02 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 71 | 32 | 19 | 26-67 | 3-18 | 16-18 |
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ReeseS | 38:17 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 4-14 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| J. CanadaS | 34:58 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4-9 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 33:34 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| A. GrayS | 32:30 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 7-11 | 2-6 | 4-5 |
| R. HowardS | 31:10 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 7-21 | 2-12 | 2-2 |
| I. Borlase | 16:18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 2-2 |
| M. Okot | 08:09 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| T. Paopao | 05:04 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 48 | 17 | 30-75 | 6-29 | 12-15 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71, closing out a seven-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and a strong advantage on the glass. Atlanta shot efficiently overall, finishing 24-for-46 from the field, and used its rebounding edge to control key stretches of the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significant advantage in Net Rating (+3
- →The Atlanta Dream W are heavily favored with a 76
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significantly better record and a higher Courtframe Power Index compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significant edge in overall performance metrics, including a higher Courtframe Power Index and a positive net rating compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W
- →Atlanta Dream W has a significant advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better road performance compared to the Sparks' home record