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Dream vs Mercury WNBA game
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The gist
Atlanta Dream (23-13) visit Phoenix Mercury (13-23) Saturday 10 p.m. ET. Dream have won five straight meetings, including two this season.
Background
The Atlanta Dream are on a road trip, having won four of their last five games, including big wins over the Sparks and Aces. The Phoenix Mercury have lost four of their last five after a hot stretch. Atlanta has dominated the series, winning the last five meetings, including two this season. The game is crucial for Phoenix, as a loss could eliminate them from playoff contention.
How it unfolded
- May 24, 2026Dream beat Mercury 82-80 at home, with a closing 9-0 run.
- Aug 5, 2026Dream beat Mercury 96-82 at home, cruising to a 14-point win.
- Aug 22, 2026Dream and Mercury face off in Phoenix; Dream are 23-13, Mercury 13-23. A Mercury loss could eliminate them from playoff contention.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Dream are favored by 5.5 points, and analysts pick them to cover, citing their recent dominance and road success.
- Bears
- The Mercury are fighting to stay alive, and a loss could eliminate them, so they have extra motivation.
Still unverified
Injury reports: Brionna Jones is out for the Dream; Kelsey Plum is questionable for the Mercury. These are based on pre-game reports and may change.