WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (15-12) vs. Dallas Wings (8-20)

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Game Details

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT

Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Broadcast: ION Network, WNBA League Pass

Season Series: Indiana leads 2-0

Team Form & Momentum

Indiana Fever (15-12)

Current Streak: 3-game winning streak

Last Game: Defeated Phoenix Mercury 107-101

Key Players:

Aliyah Boston: Averaging 15.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG; posted 22 points and 12 rebounds in last outing

Kelsey Mitchell: Leading scorer with 19.7 PPG

Injury Update: Caitlin Clark remains out with a groin injury; no timetable for return

Road Record: 6-6

Playoff Position: 6th in WNBA standings

Dallas Wings (8-20)

Current Form: Lost 3 of last 4 games

Last Game: Narrow 88-85 loss to Atlanta Dream

Key Players:

Paige Bueckers: Rookie sensation averaging 18.3 PPG, 5.5 APG

Arike Ogunbowale: Veteran guard with 16.0 PPG, 4.2 APG

Injury Update: Tyasha Harris (knee) out for season; Maddy Siegrist questionable

Home Record: 5-9

Standings: 11th overall

Head-to-Head Matchup

DateResultLocation
June 27Fever 94–86Dallas
July 13Fever 102–83Indianapolis
August 1TBDDallas

All-Time Series: Fever lead 40–35

Win Probability: Fever 59.1%, Wings 40.9%

Key Storylines

Aliyah Boston’s Dominance: Four straight double-doubles and clutch fourth-quarter performances make her the Fever’s anchor.

“Parike” Power Duo: Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale have become one of the WNBA’s most dynamic backcourts post-All-Star break.

Caitlin Clark’s Absence: The Fever continue to thrive without their star rookie, thanks to depth and balanced scoring.

Historic Crowd Potential: Their June matchup drew over 20,000 fans—expect another electric atmosphere in Dallas.

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                    – 3.5

Dallas Wings                      171.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 31, 2025

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