Venue and Tip-Off Time
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana (home of the Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers).
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game airs on ION.
Team Forms and Standings Context
Indiana Fever sit near the top of the Eastern Conference (around 1st/4th overall with a strong 12-6 home record). They are averaging a league-high 96.2 points per game and are coming off recent wins, including a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty (Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combining for big production) and a road win at Chicago. Recent form in the last 10 is approximately 7-3.
Dallas Wings are competitive in the Western Conference (around 4th/7th overall, 10-8 on the road). They snapped a skid with a 94-88 home win over the Toronto Tempo on August 12, led by Paige Bueckers’ 22 points and 8 assists. Prior results included losses to Minnesota, Golden State, and Washington. Last 10 sits around 4-6. Both teams are in playoff contention.
Injury Reports
Indiana Fever: Aliyah Boston is probable (right lower leg). Caitlin Clark is probable (back). Damiris Dantas is out for the season (left knee surgery). Other depth notes have included Bree Hall in earlier reports. Confirm final status closer to tip.
Dallas Wings: Jessica Shepard is out (right ankle). Azzi Fudd is out (right knee). Aziaha James is out (lower leg). Costanza Verona is out (personal/contract suspension). Alysha Clark has been available recently after back issues. Depth is tested in the frontcourt and on the wing.
Current Rosters (key/notable players)
Indiana Fever: Guards Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham, Tyasha Harris, Raven Johnson, Bree Hall; Forwards/Centers Aliyah Boston, Monique Billings, Myisha Hines-Allen, Makayla Timpson, Grace VanSlooten, Damiris Dantas (out). High-powered offense centered on Clark’s playmaking and Mitchell’s scoring.
Dallas Wings: Guards Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims, Sug Sutton, Aziaha James (out), Azzi Fudd (out); Forwards Jessica Shepard (out), Alanna Smith, Maddy Siegrist, Awak Kuier, Alysha Clark, Haley Jones; Center Li Yueru. Bueckers and Ogunbowale form a dynamic backcourt duo, with Shepard’s rebounding normally key when available.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Caitlin Clark / Kelsey Mitchell (Fever backcourt) vs. Paige Bueckers / Arike Ogunbowale (Wings backcourt): Elite scoring and playmaking duel. Clark’s vision and range against Bueckers’ efficiency and two-way impact; Mitchell’s scoring punch vs. Ogunbowale’s shot-making.
Aliyah Boston (Fever frontcourt) vs. Alanna Smith / Li Yueru / Awak Kuier (Wings frontcourt): Boston’s interior presence and rebounding against Dallas’ length and versatility, especially with Shepard sidelined.
Broader: Indiana’s 3-point volume and pace vs. Dallas’ offensive rebounding and transition opportunities. Defensive assignments on the stars and bench production will be decisive.
Series History
Dallas won the first meeting of the 2026 season, 107-104 on May 9 in Indianapolis (Arike Ogunbowale scored 22). The teams have a competitive recent history, with both capable of high-scoring affairs. A rematch is scheduled later in August in Dallas.
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 187
Indiana Fever – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 13, 2026
