Atlanta Dream secured a clear victory over Phoenix Mercury with a 99-89 scoreline on 22 August 2026 in Phoenix. Atlanta earned the result on the road, while Phoenix suffered defeat on their home court for the first time this WNBA season. That outcome halted their undefeated record at home.
Phoenix had to field a lineup without star player Kelsey Plum, and her absence was severely felt for the hosts. Howard scored 26 points for Atlanta during the fixture to lead all scorers.
The home team struggled throughout the game and could not match their opponents. This setback snapped the streak for Phoenix, which added to a difficult situation. Meanwhile, Atlanta sealed the points after a hard-worked display to wrap up a solid game.