Matchday: Friday, June 13, 2025
Tip-Off: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: ION
Overview: Struggling Wings Face Aces in Western Conference Clash
The Las Vegas Aces (4-4) host the Dallas Wings (1-10) in a Western Conference matchup at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks, with Las Vegas dropping their last two games and Dallas enduring a six-game skid. This is the first official meeting between the teams this season. They previously faced off in a May 2 preseason game, where Las Vegas dominated 112-78.
Las Vegas Aces: Seeking Redemption at Home
The Aces are coming off a 97-89 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, where they fought back from a 20-point deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback. Jackie Young led the team with 34 points, tying her career-high, while Chelsea Gray added 28 points. However, A’ja Wilson’s status is doubtful after suffering a head injury in the third quarter against the Sparks. Before exiting, Wilson had 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
Key Players to Watch:
Jackie Young – 18.4 PPG; tied career-high 34 points vs. Sparks
Chelsea Gray – 44% from three over last four games
A’ja Wilson – 20.9 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.0 APG (doubtful for this game)
Team Stats:
Field Goal Percentage: 38.9% (last in WNBA)
Points Per Game: 81.3 (8th in WNBA)
Paint Points Allowed: 40.5 PPG (most in WNBA)
Dallas Wings: Rookie Sensation Paige Bueckers Returns
The Wings are struggling, sitting last in the Western Conference after a 1-10 start. Their most recent loss came against the Phoenix Mercury (93-80), despite a historic performance from rookie Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers, returning from concussion protocol, scored 35 points, including 22 in the first quarter. She became the fourth Wings rookie to reach 30+ points in a game and joined Caitlin Clark as the only two rookies in WNBA history to record 35 points and five three-pointers in a single game.
Key Players to Watch:
Paige Bueckers – 17.6 PPG, 6.3 APG, 45.5% from three
Myisha Hines-Allen – 5.6 RPG; Wings’ leading rebounder
Arike Ogunbowale – 18.2 PPG; veteran scoring presence
Team Stats:
Three-Point Shooting: 5-of-19 vs. Mercury
Field Goal Percentage: 33% (excluding Bueckers’ performance)
Offensive Efficiency: 101.4 OER (7th in WNBA)
Head-to-Head & Historical Trends
All-Time Record: Aces lead 42-36
At Michelob ULTRA Arena: Aces hold a 24-16 advantage
Last Regular Season Meeting: Aces won 98-84 (September 2024)
Las Vegas has won three of the last four meetings and 11 of the last 14 regular-season matchups against Dallas.
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
Las Vegas will look to control the pace and capitalize on home-court advantage, while Dallas aims to build on Bueckers’ momentum and find offensive consistency. If Wilson is unavailable, the Aces may struggle defensively, particularly in the paint.
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 170.5
Las Vegas Aces – 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 12, 2025
