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WNBA·PREVIEW·August 16, 2026 10:50 AM ET

Dream host Fever at State Farm Arena, tip set for 5 ET on ESPN

Indiana arrives on a three-game winning streak

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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What happened: Atlanta hosts Indiana at State Farm Arena today, with tipoff at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN and Disney+. The Dream and Fever have split their recent meetings, including a June matchup at the same arena with the season series tied at 1-1.

Why it matters: Indiana enters at 24-12 on a three-game winning streak, while Atlanta sits at 21-12 on a two-game run. Both clubs remain in playoff position, making the head-to-head result relevant to seeding as the regular season winds down.

By the numbers: Indiana: 24-12, last five games 3-2, scoring 97.2 points per game while allowing 89.3. Atlanta: 21-12, last five games 3-2, scoring 90.0 points per game while allowing 85.5.

What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET, broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.

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