Game Info
Where: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
TV/Streaming: KFAA29 (Dallas local), WNBA League Pass
Recent Form & Stakes
Golden State has dropped three straight, including an 81–72 loss at Phoenix on Friday. The Valkyries enter 5–5 over their last ten games, outscoring opponents by just over one point per contest. They’re 7–12 in Western Conference play and need to arrest this skid to bolster their playoff bid. Dallas is reeling with four consecutive defeats, most recently a 95–60 loss to Seattle. The Wings own a 1–9 mark in their last ten, and their home fans will be energized by the annual Celebración Latina pregame festivities. They must harness that energy to defend the paint and avoid dropping another contest against a fellow conference rival.
Key Matchups
Paige Bueckers vs. Veronica Burton
Bueckers is on a remarkable rookie tear—44 points in a single game and 30+ scoring nights—while Burton orchestrates the Valkyries’ offense and patrols the perimeter on defense.
Myisha Hines-Allen vs. Temi Fagbenle
Hines-Allen dominates the glass (5.4 RPG) and crashes the paint, but Fagbenle’s shot-blocking and defensive rebounding will be pivotal to limit second-chance points.
Iliana Rupert vs. Maddy Siegrist
Rupert’s knack for timely threes and hustle plays must contend with Siegrist’s energy runs and heavy minutes as Dallas looks to keep the ball moving on offense.
Injury Report
Dallas Wings
Out: Arike Ogunbowale (right knee), Tyasha Harris (left knee), Li Yueru (left knee), JJ Quinerly (left knee)
Probable: Aziaha James (right ankle)
Golden State Valkyries
Out for season: Kayla Thornton (knee)
Strategy Breakdown
Dallas will lean into its league-leading rebounding (35.7 RPG) to generate second-chance opportunities and feed Bueckers in the post and transition. The Wings must dictate the pace, crash the offensive glass, and attack the rim to offset Golden State’s defensive strengths.
Golden State needs to clamp down on the boards—its defense snags 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (3rd in WNBA)—and force Dallas into contested jumpers. Offensively, the Valkyries will look to settle into half-court sets, exploiting catch-and-shoot opportunities behind the arc and getting Fagbenle touches early to control the paint and kick out to open shooters.
Recent 10-Game Statistical Comparison
| Category | Golden State Valkyries | Dallas Wings |
| Record | 5-5 | 1-9 |
| Points per Game | 77.2 | 79.8 |
| Rebounds per Game | 31.9 | 32.8 |
| Assists per Game | 18.2 | 19.7 |
| Field Goal % | 40.7% | 42.5% |
| Opponent PPG | 76.1 | 89.9 |
Players to Watch
Paige Bueckers (DAL): Rookie phenom averaging 19.4 PPG and dishing 5.1 APG over her last ten games.
Myisha Hines-Allen (DAL): A rebounding terror at 5.4 RPG, capable of tipping momentum with hustle plays.
Veronica Burton (GSV): The floor general pacing the Valkyries at 11.7 PPG and 5.4 APG, plus 1.1 SPG for added defensive punch.
Temi Fagbenle (GSV): Defensive anchor grabbing 4.9 RPG and protecting the rim with timely blocks.
Key Angles:
The Valkyries’ stingy defense allows just 77.5 PPG (3rd best in WNBA), contrasting with Dallas surrendering 87.4 PPG .
Dallas’s rebounding edge could keep them close—but can they convert second chances against a veteran Golden State frontcourt?
Golden State snaps its skid behind Burton’s playmaking and Fagbenle’s interior presence, while Dallas will hang around early through Bueckers’s scoring bursts. Expect a low-tempo contest with Golden State pulling away late.
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries – 2
Dallas Wings 158.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 23, 2025
