Dream hand Aces second straight defeat with 97-82 victory

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Las Vegas Aces 97-82 on August 18, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena. After a close first quarter where the Aces led 25-24, they struggled defensively, allowing the Dream to shoot 53% from the field and build a lead. Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected in the second quarter, compounding the team’s challenges. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 23 points, while A’ja Wilson recorded a double-double with 27 points and 14 rebounds. The loss moves the Aces to fourth in the league standings, impacting their playoff positioning.

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