Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas (Dallas Wings’ home arena).
Tip-off: 4:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. PT,
Broadcast on NBA TV (also available via League Pass/Fubo in some markets).
Current Records and Recent Form
Dallas Wings sit fourth in the Western Conference (or fighting for a playoff seed around 8th in some standings views) with a 21-16 record and a strong 11-6 home mark. They enter on a win after a 91-85 victory over the Indiana Fever on August 20, powered by Arike Ogunbowale’s 32 points. Recent form has been mixed (3-7 in their last 10), but the home win provides momentum as they push for postseason positioning.
Seattle Storm are last in the West (or near the bottom) at 7-30, with a poor 2-17 road record. They have dropped 12 of their last 13 and are already eliminated from playoff contention. Recent results include close losses (82-80 to Chicago on August 16 and 84-82 to Portland on August 14), showing competitiveness but an inability to close games. They are 1-9 in their last 10.
Series History
Dallas has swept the season series so far, winning both prior meetings: 79-56 at home on June 1 and a dramatic 112-110 overtime victory in Seattle on June 22/23 (Paige Bueckers scored 27 for Dallas; Dominique Malonga dropped 37 for Seattle). The teams meet once more on September 23 in Seattle. Dallas holds a clear edge this season.
Current Player Rosters (Key/Active Emphasis)
Dallas Wings: Key contributors include Paige Bueckers (averaging ~20.3 PPG, 5.8 APG), Arike Ogunbowale (recent scoring outburst, ~15+ PPG range), Jessica Shepard (double-double threat with rebounds/assists), Alanna Smith, Awak Kuier, Odyssey Sims, Maddy Siegrist, Sug Sutton, and Alysha Clark. The backcourt of Bueckers and Ogunbowale drives the offense, with Shepard providing interior presence.
Seattle Storm: Standouts include Dominique Malonga (~17+ PPG, 9+ RPG, strong recent form including a 37-point outing earlier vs. Dallas), Natisha Hiedeman (when available, ~15.4 PPG, 4.8 APG), Ezi Magbegor, Jordan Horston, Jade Melbourne, Flau’jae Johnson, Katie Lou Samuelson, Stefanie Dolson, and others in the rotation. Malonga has been a bright spot in a difficult season.
Injury Reports
Dallas Wings: Azzi Fudd (knee – out for season, undergoing arthroscopic procedure); Aziaha James (leg – out); Costanza Verona (personal – out). Jessica Shepard has been available recently after earlier ankle issues.
Seattle Storm: Natisha Hiedeman (shoulder – out for this game, expected return around August 26). Other occasional notes have included various day-to-day issues, but the core group outside Hiedeman is expected to be available.
Key Player Matchups
Paige Bueckers / Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas backcourt) vs. Seattle perimeter defense (Jade Melbourne, Flau’jae Johnson, etc.): Bueckers’ scoring and playmaking (and Ogunbowale’s scoring punch) against Seattle’s ability to contain ball-handlers and limit transition.
Dominique Malonga / Ezi Magbegor (Seattle frontcourt) vs. Jessica Shepard / Alanna Smith / Awak Kuier (Dallas frontcourt): Malonga’s interior scoring and rebounding will be key for Seattle’s offense; Dallas must control the paint and glass.
Overall team pace and assists: Dallas averages higher points (88.5 PPG) and assists (21.7); Seattle allows 88.3 PPG. Ball movement and defensive intensity in the half-court will decide efficiency.
Supporting casts: Odyssey Sims and bench scoring for Dallas vs. Seattle’s secondary options stepping up without Hiedeman.
GAME ODDS
Seattle Storm 173
Dallas Wings – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 22, 2026
