WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (6-15) vs. Indiana Fever (10-10)

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Tipoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ABC (National), 93.5/107.5 The Fan (Radio)

Game Overview

The Indiana Fever (10–10) host the Dallas Wings (6–15) in a nationally televised showdown that marks the first professional meeting between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark—two generational talents and former NCAA rivals. Indiana enters riding high after a 99–82 win over Atlanta, while Dallas looks to snap a two-game skid and salvage their road trip. This is the second matchup of the season between these teams. The Fever won the first meeting 94–86 on June 27 in Dallas, despite Clark sitting out with a groin injury. Bueckers dropped 27 points in that game, but Indiana’s depth and shooting proved decisive.

Projected Starting Lineups

Dallas Wings

G: Paige Bueckers – 18.1 PPG, 5.4 APG, 1.7 SPG

G: JJ Quinerly – 16.5 PPG since entering starting lineup

G: Aziaha James – 14.9 PPG over last 8 games

F: Luisa Geiselsöder – 8.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG

C: Li Yueru – 8.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3 double-doubles in last 5 games

Injury Report:

Arike Ogunbowale – Probable (thumb)

DiJonai Carrington – Out (ribs)

Maddy Siegrist – Out (knee)

Ty Harris – Out for season (knee)

Indiana Fever

G: Caitlin Clark – 16.5 PPG, 8.5 APG, 4.2 RPG

G: Kelsey Mitchell – 21.2 PPG, 3.1 APG

F: Lexie Hull – 7.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG

F: Natasha Howard – 12.8 PPG, 6.9 RPG

C: Aliyah Boston – 16.2 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 3.7 APG

Key Matchups

Bueckers vs Clark

Their first WNBA head-to-head after two epic college battles.

Bueckers leads all rookies in scoring and assists.

Clark is coming off a 12-point, 9-assist performance and leads Indiana in playmaking.

Frontcourt Battle: Boston vs Yueru

Boston anchors Indiana’s interior with elite rebounding and shot creation.

Yueru has emerged as a force since joining Dallas, averaging 10 boards over her last 3 games.

Team Trends & Stats

X-Factor: Aliyah Boston’s interior dominance