Game RecapsSaturday, Aug 15, 2026

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.

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.

A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. | NBAE via Getty Images The first-place Minnesota Lynx and and third-place Las Vegas Aces meet for the third and final time on Saturday night (8 p.m. ET, CBS). Thus far, the only two teams that have clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs have split their season series. In the first matchup in mid-June, A’ja Wilson’s double-double of 24 points and 10 boards, plus Chelsea Gray’s 23 points and seven assists, was enough for the Aces to hold off the Lynx, led b...

Plum will miss her second straight game on Sunday night.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball to the basket around guard Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on November 05, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 132-121. 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 ...

Minnesota continued its dominant season with another statement win over Las Vegas, but several difficult tests remain on the schedule.

The Fever have a long time until they play at home again.

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 08: Leila Lacan #47 of the Connecticut Sun defended by a8 during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game between New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun on June 8, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A smooth cruise turned into a sweat at the end. The Liberty were up by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter in Saturday’s matchup vs. the Sparks, but they gradually let go...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 15: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 15, 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 Get...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White thanked the home fans for their positive reception in their latest home game. The Fever ended their two-game homestand on Friday against the Dallas Wings, and fans cheered on their head coach ahead of tipoff. This was the exact opposite of their reception in their previous game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, when White was booed.

Caitlin Clark reached 20 career games with at least 20 points and 10 assists, doubling a mark no other WNBA player has surpassed.

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 14: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire drives to the basket during the game against the Seattle Storm on August 14, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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 Scott Eklund/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) | Getty Images There were two fun stretches in the New York Liberty’s otherwise irritating victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon. The first came in the second quarter, after the Liberty had spent the first quarter messing around against a really bad Sun team that was also missing Brittney Griner. But these 8-24 Sun had lost their most recent game by 35 points, primed to save some face and avoid embarrassment. The Liberty were missing Sabrina Ionescu,...

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...

DiJonai Carrington is averaging 11. 1 points a game this season, and her numbers are not the only thing getting attention right now.

Stephanie White didn't just lead the Indiana Fever to a win on Friday night, she left her loudest critics speechless. Even though White is an accomplished coach in the WNBA, some Indiana fans have accused her of sabotaging Clark over the past two years. They're convinced she wants the team to shine ...

Caitlin Clark is no stranger to making history, and she broke three records in the Indiana Fever win against the Dallas Wings. Caitlin Clark seems to be heating up at exactly the right time for the Indiana Fever.

Caitlin Clark continued her historic dominance in the WNBA on Friday night.

The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark dismantled the Dallas Wings’ defense with relative ease on Friday night. However, for some, the postgame discourse focused more on the blown layups and dropped passes by Sophie Cunningham and the rest of the Indiana supporting cast.

The Wings were unable to execute down the stretch on the road against the red-hot Fever

The NBA has given the Cavs an interesting first few weeks of the season.

After criticism surrounding the Sophie Cunningham incident, Stephanie White has directly addressed the Indiana Fever supporters. Stephanie White faced home boos against New York after fans felt she downplayed a flagrant foul by Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham.

Sophie Cunningham had a quiet night on the court, and it was capped off by a viral moment on Friday night. During the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Dallas Wings, Cunningham missed a wide-open layup, the kind of shot that goes in more often than not.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 14, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The New York Liberty (21-14), with wins in five of their last six games, hit the road on Saturday to take on the Connecticut Sun (8-24), who have lost six of their last seven. How to Watch New York Liberty…

Three WNBA games are on the schedule Saturday, headlined by the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Las Vegas Aces.

The Sparks suffered their 10th loss in the last 12 games as they fell to the Mystics on Saturday.

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-70 on Saturday night. Kiki Iriafen added 19 points and eight rebounds for Washington (20-14), which was coming off two straight losses at Las Vegas. Austin's layup with six minutes left in the fourth quarter gave Washington a 65-64 lead, its first advantage since it was 41-39 at halftime.

The Sparks missed Cameron Brink's presence on the defensive side of the ball as an upper body injury sidelined her from the Mystics game.