The Atlanta Dream earned a 78-71 road win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, with Nneka Ogwumike’s game-high 27 points and 16 rebounds leading all individual production despite the loss. Atlanta used a decisive third quarter and Angel Reese’s 26 rebounds to improve to 25-13.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Dream 20, Sparks 15

Atlanta established an early five-point edge by outscoring Los Angeles 20-15 in the opening period. The Sparks were held to 15 points, putting them in an early deficit at crypto.com Arena.

Second Quarter: Sparks 22, Dream 16

Los Angeles responded with its best offensive quarter, outscoring Atlanta 22-16 to take a 37-36 halftime lead. Ogwumike’s interior production helped the Sparks recover from their slow start and put the home side ahead at the break.

Third Quarter: Dream 26, Sparks 18

The game turned in the third, when Atlanta delivered a 26-18 advantage and reclaimed control. The eight-point swing sent the Dream into the fourth quarter ahead 62-55, creating the separation that held through the final period.

Fourth Quarter: Dream 16, Sparks 16

Neither team gained ground over the final 10 minutes, as the fourth quarter ended 16-16. Atlanta protected its seven-point advantage and closed out the road result without needing overtime.

Key Performers

  • Allisha Gray, Atlanta: 20 points and six assists, leading the Dream in scoring and playmaking.
  • Angel Reese, Atlanta: 11 points, 26 rebounds and three steals. Reese led all players on the glass and supplied Atlanta’s top overall impact rating.
  • Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles: 27 points and 16 rebounds. Ogwumike led all scorers and posted a double-double in the Sparks’ comeback effort.
  • Ariel Atkins, Los Angeles: Six assists, the highest total for the Sparks.

NerdSports Stat: Angel Reese’s 26 rebounds equaled 81.3% of the Sparks’ entire 32-rebound team total, while Atlanta won the overall rebounding battle 48-32.

Game Analysis

Atlanta’s advantage on the boards was the defining statistical difference. The Dream collected 16 more rebounds than the Sparks, with Reese accounting for more than half of Atlanta’s 48 total boards. That extra work on the glass helped Atlanta withstand a difficult perimeter shooting night.

Neither club found much consistency from three-point range. Atlanta made 6 of 29 attempts (20.7%), while Los Angeles went 3 of 18 (16.7%). The Dream nevertheless held a slight overall field-goal edge at 40.0% compared with the Sparks’ 38.8% and generated enough offense during the third-quarter surge.

Los Angeles had an edge at the foul line, making 16 of 18 free throws to Atlanta’s 12 of 15, but it could not overcome the rebounding gap or erase the seven-point deficit created in the third. The Sparks assisted on 19 baskets, two more than Atlanta’s 17, but the Dream’s balance and second-half execution decided the result.

Closing Context

The win moved Atlanta to 25-13, including a 13-7 road record, while Los Angeles fell to 13-25 and 6-13 at home. The Dream next host the Portland Fire on Friday, August 28, while the Sparks return to action Friday against the Washington Mystics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks game on August 24, 2026?

Atlanta Dream defeated Los Angeles Sparks 78-71 on August 24, 2026.

How many points did Allisha Gray score?

Allisha Gray scored 20 points; her individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.

What are Atlanta Dream’s standings after this game?

After the win, Atlanta Dream sits 25-13 in the league standings.

Who was the best player in the game?

Angel Reese was the standout performer with 11 points, 26 rebounds and three steals.