Atlanta Dream 97, Las Vegas Aces 82
WNBA · 2026-08-18 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Las Vegas Aces 97–82 on 2026-08-18 in WNBA play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:42 swung win probability 38% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Las Vegas Aces lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 24 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 97 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 25 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:42 swung win probability 38% → 9%.
Why Las Vegas Aces lost
- Lost Q2 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:20 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q2 3:42 | 38% → 9% |
| Atlanta Dream | 9–0 | Q4 0:20 | 0% → 0% |