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Box & Slate — August 9, 2026

Yesterday's Results

Matchup	Score
Las Vegas Aces @ Minnesota Lynx	87 – 98
Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky	90 – 86
Seattle Storm @ Portland Fire	93 – 100

Minnesota dominated Vegas from wire to wire, handing the Aces an 11-point loss they'll want to forget fast — especially with a rematch-adjacent test in New York today. Portland continued to make a statement at home, edging Seattle by seven. Indiana held on late to steal one in Chicago, 90–86.

Today's Games — Sunday, August 9

Matchup	Tip	Broadcast
Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty	12:30 PM ET	ABC
Phoenix Mercury @ Washington Mystics	3:00 PM ET