Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas

Scheduled Tip‑Off: 7:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. PT

Broadcast: ESPN+, WNBA League Pass

CURRENT ROSTERS

Golden State Valkyries

Guards: Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, Sydney Colson Wings/Forwards: Cameron Brink, Haley Jones, Rae Burrell Posts: Teaira McCowan (acquired mid‑season), Morgan Bertsch, Emma Cannon Depth: Kianna Smith, Jaz Shelley

Dallas Wings

Guards: Arike Ogunbowale, Crystal Dangerfield, Veronica Burton Wings/Forwards: Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist, Natasha Howard Posts: Teaira McCowan (if not traded), Kalani Brown, Monique Billings Depth: Odyssey Sims, Sevgi Uzun

(Rosters reflect 2026 active players and standard rotations; McCowan’s status depends on late‑season roster movement.)

INJURY REPORT

Golden State Valkyries

Cameron Brink – Probable (knee management)

Haley Jones – Questionable (ankle sprain)

Morgan Bertsch – Out (hand fracture)

Dallas Wings

Satou Sabally – Probable (shoulder)

Kalani Brown – Questionable (foot soreness)

Odyssey Sims – Out (hamstring)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Golden State Valkyries – Last 5 Games

W 94–88 vs Phoenix

W 89–80 at Seattle

L 76–91 vs Las Vegas

W 101–95 vs Minnesota

W 88–79 at Chicago Trend: Elite offensive rhythm; Young and Plum combining for 45+ PPG over last five. Brink’s rim protection stabilizing defense.

Dallas Wings – Last 5 Games

W 92–84 vs Indiana

L 79–90 at Connecticut

W 87–81 vs Atlanta

L 83–95 at New York

W 93–88 vs Phoenix Trend: High‑variance team; offense explosive but defensive lapses remain. Ogunbowale carrying heavy scoring load.

SERIES HISTORY

All‑time (Valkyries inaugural season): Golden State leads 2–1

At College Park Center: Wings lead 1–0

Last meeting (2026): Valkyries 98, Wings 89

Key trend: Golden State’s spacing and pace have consistently troubled Dallas’ interior‑heavy defensive scheme.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Jackie Young (GSV) vs Arike Ogunbowale (DAL)

Two elite scorers and primary initiators. Young’s efficiency (51% FG, 41% 3PT) vs Arike’s volume scoring (25.3 PPG). Whoever controls tempo likely dictates the game.

2. Cameron Brink (GSV) vs Satou Sabally (DAL)

Brink’s rim protection and improved mid‑range game vs Sabally’s versatility and physicality. Sabally must pull Brink away from the paint to open driving lanes for Arike.

3. Kelsey Plum (GSV) vs Crystal Dangerfield (DAL)

Plum’s off‑ball movement and deep shooting range challenge Dangerfield’s ability to navigate screens. If Plum gets loose early, Dallas’ defense stretches thin.

4. Teaira McCowan (DAL) vs Emma Cannon (GSV)

McCowan’s size and rebounding dominance vs Cannon’s physicality and floor spacing. If McCowan controls the offensive glass, Dallas can slow Golden State’s pace.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Golden State Valkyries

Offensive Identity: High pace, heavy pick‑and‑roll usage, Young/Plum two‑guard engine

Defensive Approach: Brink anchors rim protection; switch‑heavy perimeter scheme

Key Advantage: Superior spacing and perimeter shot creation

Concern: Defensive rebounding if Brink is limited

Dallas Wings

Offensive Identity: Arike isolation scoring, Sabally versatility, interior touches for McCowan

Defensive Approach: Physical interior defense; perimeter rotations inconsistent

Key Advantage: Size and rebounding

Concern: Guard defense vs elite spacing teams

BETTING TRENDS

Golden State is 6–2 ATS in its last eight.

Dallas is 3–6 ATS in its last nine.

Overs have hit in 7 of Golden State’s last 9 games.

Dallas overs have hit in 5 of their last 7.

Golden State has covered in 2 of 3 head‑to‑head matchups.

GAME ODDS

Golden State Valkyries                  163.5

Dallas Wings                                      – 1

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Venue: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.

Scheduled Tip‑Off: 7:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: ESPN+, WNBA League Pass

CURRENT ROSTERS

Atlanta Dream

Guards: Rhyne Howard, Haley Jones, Aari McDonald Wings/Forwards: Allisha Gray, Nia Coffey, Laeticia Amihere Posts: Cheyenne Parker, Tina Charles, Lorela Cubaj Depth: Taylor Soule, Destiny Harden

Washington Mystics

Guards: Ariel Atkins, Brittney Sykes, Julie Vanloo Wings/Forwards: Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, Myisha Hines‑Allen Posts: Stefanie Dolson, Queen Egbo Depth: Karlie Samuelson, Abby Meyers

(Rosters reflect 2026 active players and standard rotations.)

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Dream

Cheyenne Parker – Probable (ankle soreness)

Aari McDonald – Questionable (hip tightness)

Laeticia Amihere – Out (knee sprain)

Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne – Probable (back management)

Shakira Austin – Questionable (shoulder)

Karlie Samuelson – Out (foot)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Atlanta Dream – Last 5 Games

W 91–84 vs Chicago

L 77–89 at New York

W 85–78 vs Indiana

W 92–87 at Dallas

L 81–94 vs Las Vegas Trend: High‑powered offense; defensive volatility. Howard and Gray producing elite scoring stretches.

Washington Mystics – Last 5 Games

W 79–72 vs Phoenix

W 88–83 at Seattle

L 69–82 vs Minnesota

W 84–77 vs Chicago

L 74–86 at Connecticut Trend: Strong home form; defensive efficiency improving when Austin is active.

SERIES HISTORY

All‑time: Mystics lead 28–26

At ESA: Mystics lead 10–4

Last meeting (2026): Dream 93, Mystics 85

Key trend: Atlanta has won 4 of the last 5 matchups, largely due to superior perimeter scoring and pace.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Rhyne Howard (ATL) vs Ariel Atkins (WAS)

Howard’s scoring versatility (23.1 PPG over last five) vs Atkins’ elite perimeter defense. If Atkins forces Howard into contested mid‑range looks, Washington can slow Atlanta’s pace.

2. Allisha Gray (ATL) vs Brittney Sykes (WAS)

Gray’s strength and three‑level scoring vs Sykes’ athleticism and disruptive defense. Gray’s ability to attack downhill is a major swing factor.

3. Cheyenne Parker (ATL) vs Shakira Austin (WAS)

If Austin plays, her rim protection and rebounding stabilize Washington’s interior. Parker’s face‑up game and mid‑post scoring challenge Austin’s mobility.

4. Elena Delle Donne (WAS) vs Nia Coffey (ATL)

Delle Donne’s shot creation and spacing vs Coffey’s defensive versatility. If Delle Donne is fully active, she forces Atlanta into difficult help‑side rotations.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Atlanta Dream

Offensive Identity: High pace, heavy pick‑and‑roll usage, Howard/Gray isolation sets

Defensive Approach: Switch‑heavy scheme; rely on length to disrupt passing lanes

Key Advantage: Superior perimeter scoring depth

Concern: Defensive rebounding, especially if Parker is limited

Washington Mystics

Offensive Identity: Delle Donne spacing, Austin interior touches, Sykes transition creation

Defensive Approach: Strong perimeter containment; Austin anchors rim protection

Key Advantage: Half‑court defensive discipline

Concern: Scoring droughts when Delle Donne is limited or off the floor

BETTING TRENDS

Atlanta is 5–2 ATS in its last seven.

Washington is 4–1 ATS at home in its last five.

Overs have hit in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games.

Mystics unders have hit in 4 of their last 6.

Atlanta has covered in 4 of the last 5 head‑to‑head matchups.

GAME ODDS

Atlanta Dream                  – 3.5

Washington Mystics       170.5

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Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Scheduled Tip‑Off: 7:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, ESPN+

CURRENT ROSTERS (PROJECTED ACTIVE PLAYERS)

Phoenix Mercury

Guards: Diana Taurasi, Natasha Cloud, Sophie Cunningham, Sug Sutton Wings/Forwards: Kahleah Copper, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Rebecca Allen Posts: Brittney Griner, Brianna Turner, Charli Collier Two‑way/Depth: Kadi Sissoko, Liz Dixon

Connecticut Sun

Guards: Ty Harris, Tiffany Mitchell, Rachel Banham Wings/Forwards: DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones Posts: Olivia Nelson‑Ododa, Astou Ndour‑Fall Depth: Leigha Brown, Mya Hollingshed

(Rosters reflect 2026 active players and standard rotations.)

INJURY REPORT

Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner – Probable (ankle soreness)

Sophie Cunningham – Questionable (wrist sprain)

Charli Collier – Out (foot stress reaction)

Connecticut Sun

Alyssa Thomas – Probable (shoulder management)

Brionna Jones – Questionable (knee swelling)

Tiffany Mitchell – Out (hamstring)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Phoenix Mercury – Last 5 Games

W 89–81 vs Seattle

L 72–84 at Minnesota

W 95–88 vs Dallas

L 79–90 at Las Vegas

L 83–92 vs Chicago Trend: Offense improving; defense inconsistent. Copper and Taurasi carrying scoring load.

Connecticut Sun – Last 5 Games

L 68–79 vs New York

L 74–82 at Washington

W 81–77 vs Indiana

L 70–89 at Atlanta

L 73–85 vs Las Vegas Trend: Struggling to generate offense; defensive rebounding issues without consistent minutes from Jones.

SERIES HISTORY

All‑time: Connecticut leads 32–20

At Mohegan Sun Arena: Sun lead 18–7

Last meeting (2026): Mercury 87, Sun 78

Key trend: Phoenix has won 3 of the last 4 matchups, largely due to Copper’s ability to attack Connecticut’s slower perimeter rotations.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Brittney Griner (PHX) vs Olivia Nelson‑Ododa (CON)

Griner’s post efficiency (58% FG) and rim protection remain elite. Nelson‑Ododa must use mobility to deny deep seals. If Griner dominates early touches, Connecticut will be forced to double, opening Phoenix’s perimeter.

2. Kahleah Copper (PHX) vs DeWanna Bonner (CON)

Copper’s downhill explosiveness vs Bonner’s length and veteran savvy. Copper averages 21.4 PPG over her last five; Bonner’s ability to force mid‑range pull‑ups is critical.

3. Natasha Cloud (PHX) vs Ty Harris (CON)

Cloud’s physicality and pace control vs Harris’ efficiency and improved shooting. Harris must limit turnovers; Cloud excels at turning live‑ball mistakes into transition points.

4. Alyssa Thomas (CON) vs Brianna Turner (PHX)

Thomas’ point‑forward role challenges Turner’s defensive versatility. If Thomas is limited physically, Connecticut’s offensive creation suffers dramatically.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Phoenix Mercury

Offensive Identity: Spread‑floor pick‑and‑roll, Copper isolation, Griner post touches

Defensive Approach: Switch‑heavy scheme; Cloud pressures ball handlers

Key Advantage: Superior shot creation; Copper’s ability to collapse defenses

Concern: Defensive rebounding; reliance on Griner’s rim protection

Connecticut Sun

Offensive Identity: Thomas as initiator, Bonner mid‑range creation, Jones post scoring (if active)

Defensive Approach: Physical interior defense, zone looks to hide perimeter gaps

Key Advantage: If Jones plays, interior scoring and offensive rebounding

Concern: Limited spacing; inconsistent guard production

BETTING TRENDS

Phoenix is 4–2 ATS in its last six.

Connecticut is 1–7 ATS in its last eight.

Overs have hit in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games.

Sun unders have hit in 4 of their last 5 home games.

Phoenix has covered in 3 straight meetings vs Connecticut.

GAME ODDS

Phoenix Mercury             – 5.5

Connecticut Sun               175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 6, 2026