- Game: Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Mortgage Matchup Center will host the exciting showdown as the Phoenix Mercury (13-23) clash with the Atlanta Dream (23-13) this Saturday.
In their most recent encounter, the Atlanta Dream triumphed over the Los Angeles Sparks, scoring 124-88. Atlanta recorded an impressive shooting percentage of 63.9%, hitting 46 of 72 shots, and made 16 of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Dream converted 16 out of 22 free throw attempts for a 72.7% success rate. On the rebounding front, they secured 32 boards, including 4 offensive rebounds. Additionally, the team delivered 18 assists and forced 17 turnovers, tallying 15 steals on defense. The Dream allowed the Sparks to shoot 47.5% from the field, as they managed to score 29 out of 61 shots. Los Angeles finished with 7 assists and 4 steals, along with 33 total rebounds (7 offensive, 26 defensive) and 12 blocks. The Sparks excelled at the free throw line, hitting 20 of 26 attempts for a 76.9% rate, while converting 10 of 27 attempts from three-point range.
Rhyne Howard played a pivotal role in that match, finishing with 26 points from 9 of 15 shooting in just 25 minutes on the court, along with 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
Entering this matchup, the Atlanta Dream hold a solid record of 23-13 for the season. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls. The Dream pull down approximately 35.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 761 assists, ranking 7th in the league for assists. Their shooting from three-point range stands at 32.6% (312 of 957) and they convert 78.6% at the free throw line. Offensively, Atlanta scores an average of 91.2 points per game, placing them 3rd in the league, shooting 44.0% overall. Defensively, they force 15.8 turnovers per game and draw 21.7 personal fouls. Atlanta ranks 3rd in the WNBA for assists allowed, with 694 given up this season. They permit a field goal percentage of 47.6% (567 of 782) and average 30.4 rebounds, allowing opponents to shoot 36.5% from deep, ranking them 4th in points allowed per game (85.7).
The Phoenix Mercury recently suffered a narrow defeat against the Portland Fire, losing 88-85. They gathered 29 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive ones for a total of 36. Phoenix turned the ball over 12 times while managing to steal it 5 times. The Fire committed 23 fouls, giving the Mercury 25 free throw attempts, which they converted 20 times for an 80.0% success rate. From downtown, Phoenix hit 9 of 27 three-point attempts (33.3%) and overall shot 41.8%, making 28 of 67 field goal attempts. On defense, they allowed the Fire to score 32 of their 71 shots, achieving a 45.1% shooting percentage. Portland shot 27.0% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 37 attempts, and finished 14 of 21 on free throws (66.7%). The Mercury permitted the Fire a total of 36 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards.
DeWanna Bonner was a standout for the Mercury, scoring 23 points with 7 for 16 shooting, along with 6 rebounds in 33 minutes of play but did not register any assists.
The Mercury’s current record stands at 13-23 for the season. So far, they have scored 3,020 points this season (averaging 83.9 per game) and grab 31.6 rebounds per game. The team averages 18.5 personal fouls and shoots 78.3% from the free throw line. Offensively, they shoot 44.3% from the floor, ranking 10th in the WNBA, and provide 19.9 assists per game (11th in the league), while averaging 13.1 turnovers. Defensively, Phoenix ranks 9th in points allowed per game at 87.5. They force 13.0 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (11th in the league). Additionally, the Mercury concede 36.2% from three-point range and opponents hit 79.2% of their free throw attempts. They yield an average of 21.5 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 11th in both categories in the WNBA.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Pick: Back Atlanta
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