Game Overview
Both teams enter this contest with identical records and a shared sense of urgency. The Wings snapped a five-game skid with a win over Golden State, while the Sun are reeling from four straight losses. This is the second meeting of the season between the two, with Dallas dominating the first matchup 109–87 on May 27.
Dallas Wings: Youth Movement Gaining Momentum
Last Game: 80–71 win vs. Golden State
Key Player: Paige Bueckers – 17.7 PPG, 5.7 APG, 2.1 SPG
Strengths:
Rookie Impact: Bueckers leads all WNBA rookies in scoring and assists. Her 20-point outing against Golden State showed poise and leadership.
Offensive Rebounding: Dallas averages 13.0 offensive boards per game, creating second-chance opportunities.
Scoring Depth: Arike Ogunbowale (16.8 PPG) and NaLyssa Smith (7.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG) provide veteran balance.
Weaknesses:
Injuries & Depth: Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist are out with knee injuries, and Teaira McCowan is away on national team duty.
Defensive Struggles: The Wings allow 87.2 PPG, ranking last in the league.
Turnovers: Averaging 13.3 per game, ball control remains a concern.
Connecticut Sun: Searching for Stability
Last Game: 83–75 loss vs. Phoenix
Key Player: Marina Mabrey – 17.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.9 APG
Strengths:
Veteran Presence: Tina Charles (16.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG) continues to be a steady force in the paint.
Bench Production: Rookie Aneesah Morrow posted a season-high 16 points and 9 rebounds off the bench in the last game.
Home Court History: Connecticut is 25–15 all-time at home vs. Dallas.
Weaknesses:
Scoring Efficiency: The Sun average just 71.6 PPG and shoot 40.2% from the field.
Perimeter Defense: Opponents are hitting 38.2% from three against them.
Rebounding Margin: They rank near the bottom in total rebounds per game (30.3).
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Category | Dallas Wings | Connecticut Sun |
| Record | 2–11 | 2–10 |
| Points Per Game | 81.5 | 71.6 |
| Points Allowed | 87.2 | 87.8 |
| FG% | 41.6% | 40.2% |
| 3PT% | 31.5% | 28.9% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.9 | 30.3 |
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings – 5.5
Connecticut Sun 161.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
