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August 22, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Atlanta Dream (24-13) meets Phoenix Mercury (13-24) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Atlanta Dream
Visiting Side
Record
24-13
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
13-24
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATL
|
29 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
|
PHO
|
18 | 17 | 33 | 21 | 89 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
49%
Atlanta Dream
VS
51%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
ATL 93
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PHO 97
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Atlanta Dream boasts a superior average point differential.
- Phoenix Mercury shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Atlanta Dream
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Atlanta Dream Could Win
Atlanta Dream generates 94.4 points per game while shooting 42.2%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 85.2 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,431
Closing Odds
Line: ATL -8.5 | O/U: 177.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
38
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
10
Team Points
Angel Reese
31
Team Assists
Isobel Borlase
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Atlanta Dream (60.0%)
Phoenix Mercury (40.0%)
Total Submissions: 71 circles
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