The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings face off in a WNBA regular-season matchup at College Park Center. Minnesota enters the game looking to extend its strong start to the season, while Dallas aims to bounce back after recent struggles.
Game Details
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM CT
- Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
- TV Broadcast: ION, WNBA League Pass
Team Overview
Minnesota Lynx (Away Team)
- Recent Form: Win-Win-Loss-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- Napheesa Collier (All-Star forward, dominant two-way player)
- Kayla McBride (veteran sharpshooter, key perimeter threat)
- Courtney Williams (experienced playmaker, strong defensive presence)
- Strengths:
- Elite defense, ranking among the top in the league
- Balanced scoring attack with multiple offensive threats
- Strong rebounding presence
Dallas Wings (Home Team)
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Loss-Loss-Win
- Key Players:
- Arike Ogunbowale (dynamic scorer, averaging over 20 PPG)
- Satou Sabally (versatile forward, strong rebounding ability)
- Teaira McCowan (dominant post presence, key rim protector)
- Challenges:
- Struggled with consistency in recent games
- Defensive lapses leading to high opponent scoring
- Must improve perimeter shooting efficiency
Matchup Breakdown
- Lynx’s Edge: Minnesota boasts a more experienced roster, with proven scorers and defensive anchors. Their ability to control the pace and dominate the paint will be key.
- Wings’ Hope: Dallas must capitalize on home-court advantage and push the tempo. If their stars can step up early, they could keep the game competitive.
- X-Factor: Arike Ogunbowale vs. Napheesa Collier – Ogunbowale’s scoring ability against Collier’s defensive dominance will be a crucial battle.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 7.5
Chicago Sky 165.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 15, 2025
