The Dallas Wings (3–11) head to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Mystics (5–8) on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. Both teams are navigating injury setbacks and roster adjustments, but with rising rookies and playoff hopes still flickering, this matchup offers more than meets the eye.
Game Context
First Meeting of the Season: This is the first of three regular-season matchups between the Wings and Mystics.
Momentum Watch: Dallas is riding a two-game win streak, while Washington is looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking 92–91 loss to Atlanta.
Broadcast: ESPN3, MNMT, KFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
Team Comparison
| Category | Dallas Wings | Washington Mystics |
| Record | 3–11 (12th) | 5–8 (9th) |
| Points Per Game | 83.5 (7th) | 76.4 (11th) |
| FG% | 42.6% | 42.8% |
| 3PT FG% | 31.5% | 30.4% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.7 | 36.8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Points Allowed | 87.0 (12th) | 79.6 (7th) |
Players to Watch
Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers: The rookie sensation leads all first-years in scoring (18.0 PPG), assists (5.8), and steals (2.1). She’s coming off a 21-point, 7-assist performance against Connecticut.
Aziaha James: Another rookie on the rise, James posted career highs in points (17), rebounds (5), and assists (5) in her last outing.
Arike Ogunbowale: Averaging 16.1 PPG, she remains the Wings’ most experienced scoring threat.
Injury Report: Maddy Siegrist (knee) and Tyasha Harris (knee) are out. Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsöder are away on national team duty.
Washington Mystics
Brittney Sykes: Averaging 20.6 PPG and 4.8 APG, she’s the Mystics’ offensive engine. Dropped 32 points in a recent win over Chicago.
Shakira Austin: Posted 28 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to Atlanta. Her interior presence is vital.
Kiki Iriafen: Leads the team in rebounding (8.8 RPG) and contributes 13.0 PPG.
Injury Report: Georgia Amoore is out for the season (ACL).
Tactical Breakdown
Dallas: Leans heavily on rookie production and fast-paced offense. Their Achilles heel is defense, allowing a league-worst 87.0 PPG.
Washington: More balanced but turnover-prone. They dominate the paint (38.2 PPG in the paint) and are stingy defensively inside.
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 164.5
Washington Mystics – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
