Game Details
- Matchup: Dallas Wings (0-2) vs. Minnesota Lynx (2-0)
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM CT
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Broadcast: KFAA29 (Dallas), WNBA League Pass
Team Overview & Recent Performance
Dallas Wings
The Wings are still searching for their first win of the season, having dropped their first two games, including a 99-84 loss to Minnesota in their season opener. They followed that up with a 79-71 loss to the Seattle Storm, where they nearly erased a 17-point deficit but fell short in the final minutes.
Rookie Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick, has been a bright spot, scoring 19 points and dishing out eight assists against Seattle. Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas’ star guard, has averaged 16 points per game, but the team has struggled defensively, allowing 99 and 79 points in their first two outings.
Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx have been dominant to start the season, winning their first two games, including an 89-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Napheesa Collier has been unstoppable, averaging 28.5 points per game, including a 34-point explosion against Dallas in the opener.
Minnesota has maintained 90% of its roster from last season’s WNBA Finals team, giving them continuity and depth. Courtney Williams has also been a key contributor, scoring 25 points and adding nine assists in the first matchup against Dallas.
Key Matchups
Napheesa Collier vs. NaLyssa Smith
Collier dominated the Wings in their first meeting, scoring 34 points. Smith will need to step up defensively to prevent another big night from Minnesota’s star forward.
Paige Bueckers vs. Courtney Williams
Bueckers struggled in her WNBA debut against Minnesota, scoring 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting. She’ll need to improve against Williams, who outplayed her with 25 points and nine assists.
Dallas’ Defense vs. Minnesota’s Offense
The Wings have allowed 89+ points in both games, while Minnesota has been efficient offensively, averaging 94 points per game. If Dallas can’t tighten up defensively, the Lynx could run away with another win.
Minnesota has the home-court advantage and a more experienced roster, making them the favorites. Dallas will need a breakout performance from Bueckers and strong defensive adjustments to pull off an upset.
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 167
Minnesota Lynx – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025
