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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Box & Slate — Your WNBA Daily Digest for 2026-08-20
Published Aug 20, 2026 at 10:16 AM ET
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"subject": "Box & Slate — Mystics top Tempo, Lynx win West showdown; Fever, Aces, Dream tip tonight",
"preview": "Washington holds off Toronto, Minnesota beats Golden State, and three games are on the slate tonight including Fever-Wings at 8.",
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Box & Slate — August 20, 2026
Yesterday's Results
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo @ Washington Mystics | 82 – 93 |
| Minnesota Lynx @ Golden State Valkyries | 77 – 66 |
Washington controlled the Tempo at home, winning 93–82 for a solid double-digit margin. In the West, Minnesota handled Golden State 77–66, with the Lynx defense holding the Valkyries well below their offensive ceiling.
Tonight's Games
| Matchup | Tip | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever @ Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Connecticut Sun @ Las Vegas Aces | 10:00 PM ET | WNBA League Pass / NBC Sports BO |
| Atlanta Dream @ Los Angeles Sparks | 10:00 PM ET |