Three games, three clear statements. Las Vegas overwhelmed Atlanta on the road, Golden State pulled away from Toronto, and New York closed out Seattle in a compact NBA W slate on Aug. 3.
The Aces posted the night’s largest scoring total in a 109-87 win over the Dream, setting the pace for a slate defined by efficient offensive outputs and limited late-game suspense. Golden State beat Toronto 96-79, while New York defeated Seattle 95-83.
Las Vegas Controls Atlanta in 109-87 Road Win
Las Vegas produced the most forceful performance of the night, going into Atlanta and leaving with a 22-point win. The Aces’ 109 points stood as the top mark across the three-game schedule, and the margin reflected a game they controlled with sustained offensive pressure.
For Atlanta, the result was a difficult home setback against a Las Vegas side that imposed itself early enough to keep the Dream chasing. In a matchup where the Aces reached triple digits and Atlanta finished at 87, the separation came through Las Vegas’ ability to keep scoring pressure on the board for the full game.
Golden State Handles Toronto, 96-79
Golden State protected its home floor with a 96-79 win over Toronto, creating one of the night’s more comfortable margins. The Valkyries held the Tempo under 80 points while generating enough offense to stay clear throughout the matchup.
The 17-point final margin underscored Golden State’s control. Toronto never found enough scoring traction to push the game into a tighter closing stretch, while the Valkyries’ 96-point output matched the broader theme of the night: winning teams consistently reached high offensive thresholds.
Liberty Finish Off Storm, 95-83
New York completed the home-team sweep outside of Atlanta, beating Seattle 95-83. The Liberty’s 12-point win gave them a solid result in a game that stayed within a more manageable range than the blowouts elsewhere, but still ended with New York comfortably ahead.
Seattle reached 83 points, the highest total among the losing teams on the slate, yet New York’s offense had enough answers to maintain separation. The Liberty’s 95 points gave them one of three winning totals at 95 or higher on the night.
Nightly Takeaways
The scoreboard told a direct story: the winners separated with offense. Las Vegas led all teams with 109 points, Golden State followed with 96, and New York added 95. Each winning side created enough distance to avoid a one-possession finish.
Across the three games, home teams went 2-1, with Golden State and New York defending their buildings. Las Vegas delivered the lone road win — and did so in the most convincing fashion of the night.