Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas (Dallas Wings’ home arena).
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast options include USA Network, local Dallas (KFAA), and Spectrum SportsNet for Los Angeles, plus WNBA League Pass.
Current Rosters
Dallas Wings (head coach Jose Fernandez; 4th in West, playoff-qualified):
Guards: Paige Bueckers (~20.5 PPG, ~5.9 APG), Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, Odyssey Sims, Sug Sutton, Aziaha James, Kitija Laksa, Christyn Williams.
Forwards/Centers: Jessica Shepard (~14+ PPG / 11.1 RPG), Maddy Siegrist, Alanna Smith, Awak Kuier, Li Yueru, Alysha Clark, Haley Jones.
Los Angeles Sparks (head coach Lynne Roberts; 6th in West, eliminated from playoffs):
Guards: Erica Wheeler (~5.2 APG), Ariel Atkins, Rae Burrell, Monique Akoa Makani, Chance Gray, Tonie Morgan, Jihyun Park, Kiana Williams.
Forwards/Centers: Nneka Ogwumike (~17.2 PPG / 8.9 RPG), Dearica Hamby (~14+ PPG / 7 RPG), Cameron Brink, Emma Cannon, Alissa Pili.
Injury/Availability Reports
Los Angeles Sparks: No major injuries listed in recent previews. Core group of Ogwumike, Hamby, Burrell, Atkins, and Wheeler largely available.
Dallas Wings:
Kitija Laksa: Day-to-day (personal; missed Aug. 30 game).
Aziaha James: Out (leg; no firm timetable in earlier reports).
Additional notes in some sources mention other absences (e.g., Alanna Smith in certain contexts), but the core of Bueckers, Ogunbowale, Shepard, and Fudd remains intact for this matchup.
Expect Dallas to feature a high-powered backcourt led by Bueckers with Shepard anchoring the frontcourt, while Los Angeles leans on Ogwumike and Hamby for interior production and Wheeler/Atkins for perimeter creation.
Recent Team Forms
Dallas Wings (strong, playoff-secure): 5-5 in last 10 but riding momentum with recent home wins, including a 97-71 victory over Connecticut (Aug. 30). High-efficiency offense (~89 PPG season average) with elite playmaking and rebounding from Shepard. Solid home record (14-6). Seeking their 25th win.
Los Angeles Sparks (struggling, season winding down): Mixed late results including a win at Seattle (90-74 on Aug. 30) but overall 15-25 with defensive vulnerabilities (allowing ~91.8 PPG). Offense capable via Ogwumike and Hamby but inconsistent on the road (8-12 away). Playing for pride and individual stats.
Series History
Dallas holds the recent edge in 2026. The Wings defeated the Sparks 90-82 on July 19 (Paige Bueckers 25 points) and also won earlier in the season (104-96 on June 5). This is the third meeting of the year. Historical matchups have been competitive, but Dallas’s current form and home court favor the Wings.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Paige Bueckers (Dallas scoring/playmaking star, ~20+ PPG) vs. Erica Wheeler / Ariel Atkins (Sparks perimeter defense and creation): Bueckers’ scoring and facilitation against Los Angeles’ veteran guards.
Jessica Shepard (Dallas double-double threat, ~11 RPG) vs. Nneka Ogwumike / Dearica Hamby (Sparks interior anchors): Battle for the paint, rebounding, and second-chance points.
Arike Ogunbowale / Azzi Fudd (Dallas secondary scorers) vs. Rae Burrell / Cameron Brink: Perimeter and wing scoring/defense.
Secondary: Dallas’s overall depth and home energy vs. Los Angeles’ reliance on star veterans to keep the game close.
Dallas’s superior record, home advantage, and star power create a clear edge.
Betting Trends
Dallas has been strong at home and owns recent head-to-head wins. Los Angeles allows high points and has struggled on the road against better Western Conference teams. Totals often lean higher given both teams’ offensive capabilities, though Dallas can control games. Wings are motivated for seeding while Sparks are out of contention.
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 175.5
Dallas Wings – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 16, 2026
