WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (1-4) vs. Chicago Sky (0-4)

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Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: Prime Video

Game Overview

The Dallas Wings (1-4) will face the Chicago Sky (0-4) in a crucial WNBA matchup at Wintrust Arena. Dallas is coming off a 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun, snapping a four-game losing streak, while Chicago remains winless, falling 94-89 to the Phoenix Mercury despite a double-double performance from Angel Reese.

Team Records & Season Performance

TeamRecordConference Standing
Dallas Wings1-40-3 Western Conference
Chicago Sky0-40-2 Eastern Conference

Dallas has struggled defensively, allowing 86.6 points per game, while Chicago ranks last in the league in defensive rating (116.1).

Key Players to Watch

Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers (G) – Rookie sensation, averaging 14.6 points and 6.4 assists per game.

Arike Ogunbowale (G) – Second in the league in scoring last season (22.2 PPG), looking to exploit Chicago’s weak defense.

Myisha Hines-Allen (F) – Leading Dallas in rebounds (7.0 RPG), crucial for interior defense.

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese (F) – League leader in rebounds (14.0 RPG), providing dominant inside presence.

Ariel Atkins (G) – Averaging 12.3 points per game, shooting 42.9% from the field.

Courtney Vandersloot (G) – Veteran playmaker, dished out 11 assists in last game.

Matchup Breakdown

Wings’ Offense vs. Sky’s Defense – Dallas ranks fifth in offensive rating (105.6), while Chicago allows the most points per game (94.3).

Three-Point Shooting Battle – Chicago has given up the most three-pointers per game (13.8), making Dallas’ perimeter attack a key factor.

Turnover Control – Chicago has struggled with late-game execution, losing leads in multiple games.

GAME ODDS

Dallas Wings      – 2.5

Chicago Sky        169.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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