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WNBA Results, August 17: Mystics Dominate Sparks in Crucial Win, Aces Extend Streak Over Wings, Mercury Edge Storm, And More

Recap of August 17 WNBA Action

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Sunday’s first game was played between the Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks. The Mystics maintained dominance from start to finish in the matchup, securing a crucial 95-86 victory over the Sparks.

Despite Kelsey Plum’s impressive 25 points and Dearica Hamby’s strong 26, their efforts ultimately went in vain for the struggling Sparks. For the Mystics, rookie star Sonia Citron scored 24 points. While, Kiki Iriafen scored a double-double with 18 points, and 10 rebounds.

WNBA Results: Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings

The Las Vegas Aces registered their 6th straight victory on Sunday, taking their recent record to 9-1. Both teams battled neck-and-neck through the intense first quarter, but after that, the home side unleashed complete dominance over the visitors.

The Aces controlled the action through the remaining quarters, ultimately claiming a convincing 106-87 victory in the contest. A’ja Wilson scored 34 points. Chelsea Gray scored a double-double with 10 points, and 14 assists. For the Wings, Maddy Siegrist scored 23.

A’JA WILSON TODAY 🔥🔥

• 34 POINTS
• 8 REBOUNDS
• 3 BLOCKS
• 11/16 FG
• 31 MINUTES PLAYEDpic.twitter.com/zSfRcVi8DC
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) August 17, 2025

Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury

The Seattle Storm encountered yet another hurdle in their ongoing push toward securing a playoff spot. They fell short by a narrow margin while playing on their familiar home court against the visitors. The Phoenix Mercury built a substantial lead right from the opening tip-off, though the Storm mounted a fierce comeback in the last 10 minutes.

The Mercury won the game by 85-82 continuing their push for a top three finish. Alyssa Thomas scored a historic triple-double with 19 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. Satou Sabally scored a double-double with 11 points, and 10 boards.

WNBA Results: Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream

The Valkyries welcomed the Atlanta Dream to the Chase Center for Sunday’s matchup at home. They grabbed an early lead in the first quarter, but the scores ended up tied after the second quarter concluded.

The Atlanta Dream elevated their performance sharply in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents decisively by a 28-17 margin. The Golden State Valkyries ultimately dropped the contest with a final score of 63-79 against the visitors. Veronica Burton scored a game-high 16 points. For the Atlanta Dream, Rhyne Howard scored 14 points.