WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026

Box & Slate — Mystics upset Mercury 94-84; Sun host Valkyries tonight at 7

Published Aug 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM ET

Box & Slate — August 26, 2026

Yesterday's Results

Connecticut Sun 87	def. Chicago Sky 81
Dallas Wings 96	def. Portland Fire 78
Washington Mystics 94	def. Phoenix Mercury 84

The big story: Washington went into Phoenix and came out with a 10-point road win, handing the Mercury a loss they didn't expect at home. Dallas was equally dominant, dispatching Portland by 18. Connecticut held off Chicago to stay sharp heading into tonight's matchup.

Tonight's Games — Wednesday, August 26

Golden State Valkyries @ Connecticut Sun
7:00 PM ET — WNBA League Pass, KPIX+

Toronto Tempo @ Seattle Storm
10:00 PM ET — USA Net

Connecticut plays its second straight home game tonight, this time against Golden State. After grinding out the Sky win yesterday, watch for fatigue to be a factor on the second night. Out west, Toronto heads to Seattle for the late game — tip is at 10 ET.

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