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Box & Slate — August 21, 2026

Yesterday's Results

Matchup	Score
Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever	91 – 85
Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun	101 – 78
Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks	124 – 88

Atlanta's 124 points in Los Angeles is the headliner — a blowout that wasn't close at any point. The Dream outscored the Sparks by 36, one of the more lopsided results of the season. Keep an eye on Atlanta's trajectory.

In Las Vegas, the Aces handled Connecticut comfortably, winning 101–78 to reaffirm their standing as a top-tier threat. The Sun couldn't establish any offensive rhythm on the road.

Dallas held off Indiana 91–85. The Wings escape with a six-point win over a Fever squad that couldn't quite close the gap down the stretch.

Tonight's Games

Matchup	Time (ET)