Game RecapsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

The New York Knicks received word that they will kick off the 2026-27 NBA season on opening night against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. And while defending champions have been successful on opening night, historically speaking, winning has virtually no impact on repeating, at least recently. Each of the five past NBA champions won […] The post How Knicks’ opening night matcup vs. LeBron James, 76ers will set tone for NBA title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA on Tuesday released its schedule for opening week and Christmas Day, tickling the fans with a slew of must-see matchups. Opening day is set on October 20 with a triple-header. The curtain-raiser will feature the Detroit Pistons hosting the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. It will be a clash between two contenders […] The post Why Celtics-Pistons showdown is opening NBA season in afternoon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates a three-point basket against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Target Center on August 9, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire (13-19) will give i...

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark still has a chance to finish the regular season with just enough technical fouls without being forced to sit out a game. Her eighth tech was rescinded by league officials after further review of the call just hours after Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky.

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The schedul...

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Terance Mann #14 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 11: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven...

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/N...

Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New York Liberty lost to the Indiana Fever 106-92 on Tuesday evening, but it wasn’t really that close. Indiana led by 21 toward the end of the first half, and though the Liberty did cut the deficit to a single-digit in the second half, the Fever quickly regained control. New York had won seven games in eight tries entering this one, but against a particularly soft schedule. They beat a Dallas Wings team wit...

Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the home squad with 28 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Caitlin Clark broke her own record for most games with 20+ points and 10+ assists in WNBA history. Mitchell and Clark are currently the second and third leading scorers in the WNBA, respectively.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 11, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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Over the weekend, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited a flurry of conversation and outrage after her hard foul against Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, which led to her ejection. The incident spread so much that even the Florida Attorney General weighed in. In a post on social media, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned…

Caitlin Clark defends Stephanie White after Fever fans boo the coach, calling the reaction "a little sick" following Indiana's win over New York.

The game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on August 8 was one of the most controversial of this WNBA season after everything that unfolded between Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington. But while most of the headlines were dominated by them, a fourth-quarter incident involving Natasha Cloud also led the veteran to face plenty of backlash.

Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever secured a second-straight win on Tuesday night, jumping to 21-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-92 win over Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty. Now, the Fever will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Going into Tuesday's matchup against New York, Boston was shooting 35-of-78 from 3-point range, good for 44.87% on the season.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley react to Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech calling out the online community surrounding the WNBA. They discuss how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever backed her statement up on the court with an electric performance against the New York Liberty and break down the best performances from the matchup.

After another big performance in their win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Indiana Fever duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have set a new record. The Indiana Fever seem like they’re almost certainly headed for the WNBA playoffs.