Game previews, recaps and daily roundups
Barcelona and Bilbao set the pace on a high-output ACB night, both winning comfortably after breaking the 100-point mark. Obradoiro CAB produced the road result of the slate, edging MoraBanc Andorra 90-85.
Las Vegas delivered the night’s most emphatic WNBA statement with a 100-82 road win over Phoenix, while Golden State edged Los Angeles by one. In Euroleague action, Valencia survived a 96-94 finish at Besiktas, Fenerbahce handled Virtus Bologna and Partizan Mozzart Bet beat Olimpia Milano.
Barcelona erased a slow start at Palau Blaugrana and beat Anadolu Efes 89-82 on September 24, 2026, moving ahead 2-0 in the best-of-seven Euroleague playoff series. The result matched the pregame profile: Barcelona’s shot-making and superior CPI edge held up despite Efes winning the glass and getting to the line.
Lyon-Villeurbanne backed up its Game 1 edge with an 84-74 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv at LDLC Arena, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. A decisive second quarter and cleaner offensive structure helped the home side overcome Maccabi’s rebounding advantage.
Dubai edged Real Madrid 78-77 in the headline result of an 11-game slate across the WNBA and EuroLeague. Olympiacos produced the night’s most forceful EuroLeague road win, while Atlanta, Dallas, Connecticut and Washington all cleared 80 points in WNBA action.
Minnesota enters with the stronger overall record and a 15-7 home profile, but Indiana’s recent efficiency indicators are substantially sharper. The matchup turns on whether the Lynx can convert their passing volume into clean looks without feeding the Fever’s transition-friendly offensive ecosystem.
Washington enters CareFirst Arena with a major profile advantage: a 27-16 record, top-five CPI placement, cleaner recent efficiency and a healthier rest setup. Chicago’s path to an upset likely depends on controlling tempo, reducing turnovers and converting a high-volume three-point diet that has not recently produced enough accuracy.
Indiana delivered the night’s sharpest statement, beating Minnesota 96-77 in the largest margin of the five-game slate. Chicago, Las Vegas, Portland and London also protected home court with double-digit wins across NBA W and SLB action.
Atlanta delivered the night’s biggest statement with a 95-84 road win over New York, while Phoenix edged Dallas by a single point. Washington closed the three-game WNBA slate with a controlled 79-69 win over Connecticut.
Las Vegas controlled the night with a 98-77 win over Seattle on Sept. 21. In the only game across the slate, the Aces delivered a decisive home result that underscored the gap between the two sides.
New York delivered the day’s most emphatic result with a 106-69 win at Toronto, while Los Angeles crossed 100 in a 105-84 victory over Portland. In Spain, Joventut Badalona made a major Supercopa ACB statement by beating Barcelona 101-87.
Barcelona edged Valencia 87-86 in the tightest result of a five-game slate spanning the Supercopa ACB and NBA W action. Atlanta delivered the night’s most emphatic win, while Golden State, Dallas and Joventut Badalona also secured key victories.
A busy Sept. 18 slate produced several emphatic results across the NBA W, led by Las Vegas’ 114-77 road win at Seattle and Washington’s 110-80 victory at Chicago. Phoenix edged Portland by three, while London survived Bristol in the lone SLB matchup.
Atlanta Dream W controlled the night from start to finish in a 103-59 win over Connecticut Sun W on Sept. 17. In the only game across all leagues, Atlanta’s 44-point margin stood as the defining result of the slate.
Dallas Wings W delivered the night’s only result with a commanding 97-71 win over Connecticut Sun W. The 26-point margin defined a one-game slate that offered little suspense once Dallas seized control.
The Dallas Wings delivered the night’s only result with a decisive 97-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 31. In a one-game slate, Dallas controlled the scoreboard and turned the matchup into a clear statement performance.
Golden State delivered the night’s most decisive result with an 80-66 road win over Minnesota, while Atlanta handled Los Angeles 78-71. Connecticut closed the slate by holding off Chicago, 87-81, in the highest-scoring game of the night.
Washington enters Phoenix with the stronger season profile, a 22-15 record and a major CourtFrame Power Index advantage, but the market is pricing a narrower game than the standings suggest. The key question is whether Phoenix’s recent shot-making efficiency can survive against a Mystics team with better rebounding, a deeper frontcourt profile and a faster possession environment.
Indiana delivered the night’s loudest result with a 113-90 road win over Chicago, while Atlanta and Washington also cleared the 99-point mark in away victories. Dallas controlled Seattle by 22, and Las Vegas handled Toronto as road teams won four of the six games on the August 23 schedule.
The New York Liberty W and Toronto Tempo W came through in a two-game NBA W schedule on Aug. 22, with both contests decided by single digits. New York won a high-scoring 109-102 matchup against Indiana, while Toronto held off Portland 82-79.
Five WNBA games shaped the August 21 slate, headlined by dominant wins from Atlanta and Las Vegas. Dallas edged Indiana 91-85, while Chicago survived Golden State in the night’s tightest finish.
Minnesota Lynx W handled the only game on the August 20 slate, defeating Golden State Valkyries W 77-66. The result gave the night a clear headline: Minnesota’s road execution was enough to create separation and close out a double-digit win.
Chicago held off New York 93-86, Atlanta delivered the night’s sharpest road result with a 97-82 win in Las Vegas, and Washington handled Toronto 93-82. The three-game slate produced decisive separation across the board, with every winner clearing 90 points except Atlanta’s opponent.
Indiana edged Toronto 101-95 in the highest-scoring game of Tuesday’s three-game WNBA slate. Golden State and Connecticut also protected home court with eight-point wins.
