Game RecapsFriday, Aug 14, 2026

The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly-anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.

Jackie Young scored 32 points to help the Aces clinch a playoff berth with an 83-76 win over the Mystics on Thursday night.

The New York Knicks will tip off their title defense as part of opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season, and now they know their entire schedule.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow-for-blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' shorthanded Wings.

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever this Friday.

Reeve: ‘If we were looking to be a little more battle tested, then that happened tonight.’

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers delivered matching 29-point performances on Friday night as the Indiana Fever used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the short-handed Dallas Wings 98-87 in Indianapolis. The two former No. 1 picks will pair up next month at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. Clark scored or assisted on 51 percent of Indiana's points, while Bueckers finished nearly identically, contributing to 50 percent of Dallas' scoring alongside six assists and six rebounds. The performances mar...

Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks says he's "excited" to play the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on LeBron James' 42nd birthday.

Plum will miss her second straight game on Sunday night.

Understandably, Reese was not a fan of this.

Two Sparks players received their first technical fouls of the season on Thursday.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her three point shot during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images A wild, wild fourth quarter ru...

Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun suffered their sixth loss in the last seven games on Thursday, falling to 8-24 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 104-69 loss to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream. Now, the Sun will look to bounce back on Saturday, hosting Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty. While it hasn't been the season many Connecticut fans were hoping for, Griner has still proven she has something left in the tank at the age of 35.

Caitlin Clark exited Friday's game vs. the Wings right before halftime after twisting her ankle, but fans let out a sigh of relief when she returned.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Cooper Flagg attends a game between the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 16: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Fire on July 16, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

Stephanie White was greeted by cheers instead of boos. Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 10 assists in an entertaining duel with fellow No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, and the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday night in a rare game that wasn't marred by on-court or off-court controversies. “We love each other in that locker room and we know there are a lot of people out there that are trying to tear it apart,” White said, three days Indiana's coach denounced the “divisiveness” aroun...

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game on December 25, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2024 NBAE(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Angel Reese made Atlanta Dream history for the most rebounds in a single season.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 22, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

Dirty player or just plays hard?

TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics goes to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we a...

Elite defender. Broken shooter. But she’s still winning games.

Angel Reese's flagrant-foul reaction against Aaliyah Edwards splits WNBA fans as her shooting struggles in Atlanta's blowout win.

Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images I was worried about the New York Liberty on Thursday night. They played the 12-20 Los Angeles Sparks at home, just two days after getting embarrassed by the Indiana Fever on national television. Okay, maybe “embarrassed” is a strong word, but it was New York’s first game against a real good team in some time, and they got smoked. For those in the business of doubting the Liberty, Tuesday night turned a profit. The Sparks also played Tuesday night before ...

Sparks center Cameron Brink needed assistance off the court after a collision with Breanna Stewart.

Karl Smesko discussed the Dream's race for the top spot in the East against the Fever following Atlanta's win over the Sun on Thursday.

Rhyne Howard finished with 29 points in the Dream's win over the Sun, making WNBA history with her first-half outburst on Thursday night.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket at the buzzer to end the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) |...