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Rhyne Howard leads Dream past Aces 97-82; Hammon ejected

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:56 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Rhyne Howard leads Dream past Aces 97-82; Hammon ejected

Summary

Rhyne Howard scored 23 points to help the Atlanta Dream defeat the Las Vegas Aces 97-82 on August 18. Angel Reese contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, achieving her 24th double-double of the season. The Aces lost coach Becky Hammon to ejection with just over five minutes left in the second quarter due to arguing a call, leaving assistant coach Charlene Thomas-Swinson to finish the game. The Dream's victory marked their first win in Las Vegas since July 2022, snapping a six-game losing streak there. Atlanta will face the Los Angeles Sparks next, while the Aces will host the Connecticut Sun.

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By the Numbers

•Dream improve to 22-13 after the win.
•Aces fall to 25-12 with the loss.
•Angel Reese's double-double leads the league this season.
•Hammon's ejection was her first this season.
•Next, Dream play the Sparks, Aces face the Sun.

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3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Rhyne Howard scores 23 and Dream beat Aces 97-82. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon ejected in 1st half

What they're saying

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Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Angel Reese had 21 points and 10 rebounds for her league-leading 24th double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Las Vegas Aces 97-82 on Tuesday night. Las Vegas was without coach Becky Hammon for the second half after she received a double technical with 5:06 left in the second quarter for arguing a non-call on a drive by A’ja Wilson. Assistant coach Charlene Thomas-Swinson took over for Hammon, who was ejected for the first time this season and second time in her career.
— Yahoo Sports

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