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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
Box & Slate — Your WNBA Daily Digest for 2026-10-07
Published Oct 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
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"subject": "Box & Slate — Liberty visit Atlanta, Aces head to Golden State in a loaded Wednesday night",
"preview": "Two games on tap tonight: Liberty vs. Dream at 7:30, then Aces vs. Valkyries at 9:30. Here's what to watch.",
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Box & Slate
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
No scores to recap from yesterday — but tonight more than makes up for it. Two matchups are on the board, and both have something at stake.
🏀 Tonight's Games
| Matchup | Tip | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty @ Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN |
| Las Vegas Aces @ Golden State Valkyries | 9:30 PM ET | Peacock / NBCSN |
What to Watch
Liberty vs. Dream (7:30, ESPN): New York arrives in Atlanta as one of the league's perennial contenders. The Dream have been building toward relevance — a strong showing at home against the Liberty would send a message. Watch whether New York's backcourt can control the pace early.
Aces vs. Valkyries (9: