WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (1-6) vs. Seattle Storm (3-4)

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Game Details

Matchup: Dallas Wings (1-6) vs. Seattle Storm (3-4)

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM PT

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Broadcast: ESPN

Game Overview

The Seattle Storm, looking to snap a three-game losing streak, host the Dallas Wings, who have struggled early in the season with just one win in seven games. Seattle has been strong at home, while Dallas has faced challenges on both ends of the court. Seattle’s Nneka Ogwumike has been dominant, averaging 23 points and 18 rebounds in her last game, while Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers continues to adjust to the WNBA pace, posting 19 points and eight assists in her previous outing.

Key Players to Watch

Seattle Storm:

Nneka Ogwumike – Leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 20.5 PPG and 11.2 RPG.

Skylar Diggins-Smith – Veteran guard contributing 18.7 PPG and 6.5 APG.

Gabby Williams – Versatile forward averaging 14.3 PPG and 5.8 RPG.

Dallas Wings:

Paige Bueckers – No. 1 overall pick, averaging 14.5 PPG, 6 RPG, and 5 APG.

Arike Ogunbowale – Star guard struggling with efficiency, shooting 38.2% from the field.

Teaira McCowan – Defensive anchor, averaging 9.8 RPG and 1.5 BPG.

Team Stats & Trends

Seattle Storm:

Averaging 82.4 points per game, allowing 79.1 points per game.

Strong rebounding team, ranking top five in second-chance points.

Shooting 35.7% from three-point range, led by Diggins-Smith.

Dallas Wings:

Averaging 78.2 points per game, allowing 88.5 points per game.

Struggling defensively, ranking bottom three in opponent field goal percentage.

Bueckers leads the team in assists, averaging 5.0 per game.

Seattle’s home-court advantage and veteran leadership give them the edge, while Dallas will need a strong defensive effort to stay competitive.

GAME ODDS

Dallas Wings                      164.5

Seattle Storm                    – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 2, 2025

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