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
| Category | Dallas Wings | Indiana Fever |
| Record | 6–15 (2–9 away) | 10–10 (6–6 home) |
| Points/Game | 81.6 | 83.7 |
| FG% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Rebounds/Game | 36.9 | 34.8 |
| Turnovers/Game | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Last 5 Games | 2–3 | 3–2 |
X-Factor: Aliyah Boston’s interior dominance
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 173
Indiana Fever – 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025
