WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (9-26) vs. Los Angeles Sparks (16-18)

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10:00 PM EDT
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Matchup Overview

The Sparks host the Wings in a Western Conference clash with postseason implications for Los Angeles. Dallas, already eliminated from playoff contention, enters the game looking to disrupt and develop, while the Sparks aim to tighten their grip on a potential playoff berth.

Season Series: Sparks lead 2-0

June 6: Sparks 93, Wings 79

August 15: Sparks 97, Wings 96

Team Trends

Los Angeles Sparks (16-18)

Last 10 Games: 6-4

PPG: 91.8

FG%: 47.5%

Key Players:

Kelsey Plum: 20.4 PPG, 6.1 APG

Dearica Hamby: 19.1 PPG over last 10 games

The Sparks are scoring efficiently but have struggled defensively, allowing 93.5 PPG over their last 10. Plum and Hamby continue to lead the charge, with Hamby coming off a 26-point outing against Washington.

Dallas Wings (9-26)

Last 10 Games: 2-8

PPG: 83.0

FG%: 43.1%

Key Players:

Paige Bueckers: 18.8 PPG, 5.4 APG, 1.7 SPG

Maddy Siegrist: Averaging 14.8 PPG since return from injury

Dallas is in developmental mode, with rookies like Bueckers chasing franchise milestones. Siegrist’s recent surge adds scoring depth, but the Wings have struggled to contain opponents, allowing 91.1 PPG.

Injury Report

TeamPlayerStatus
WingsTyasha HarrisOut (knee)
WingsArike OgunbowaleOut (knee)
WingsPaige BueckersProbable (back)
WingsAziaha JamesProbable (foot)
SparksNo injuries listed

X-Factors & Storylines

Sparks’ Playoff Push: A win keeps LA in the hunt and builds momentum heading into September.

Bueckers’ Record Watch: Just two assists shy of breaking the Wings’ rookie assist record.

Siegrist’s Emergence: Her post-injury scoring burst could be a blueprint for Dallas’s future rotation.

Three-Point Battle: Sparks average 9.0 made threes per game, nearly matching Dallas’s allowance of 9.2.

GAME ODDS

Dallas Wings                      180.5

Los Angeles Sparks          – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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