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Dallas Wings Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky – Look to Avoid Season Sweep

July 8, 2025
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Chicago, IL (July 9, 2025) — The Dallas Wings (6-14) return to the court on Wednesday night as they face the Chicago Sky (9-11) at Wintrust Arena, looking to snap a two-game losing skid and avoid a season sweep at the hands of a rising Eastern Conference opponent. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will air locally in Dallas-Fort Worth on KFAA29 with Ron Thulin and Fran Harris on the call, as well as streaming out-of-market via WNBA League Pass.

This marks the final meeting of the regular season between the Wings and Sky. Chicago has claimed the first two matchups in high-scoring fashion, edging Dallas 97-92 on May 29 before following it up with a 94-83 win just two days later in Arlington. Since then, both teams have seen significant shifts in momentum, personnel, and performance — particularly the Wings, who now feature a dramatically different lineup due to injuries and roster adjustments.

Wings Adjusting on the Fly

Dallas will take the floor Wednesday with a youthful core, having started four rookies in each of the last two games. That includes JJ Quinerly, Aziaha James, Paige Bueckers, and Luisa Geiselsöder — a group that has shown flashes of brilliance despite the growing pains that come with a rebuilding phase. Quinerly is coming off a career-high 18-point performance Monday in a 102-72 loss at Phoenix, while James exploded for 28 points in last Thursday’s 98-89 home win against the Mercury.

Injuries have significantly reshaped the Wings’ rotation. Leading scorer Arike Ogunbowale remains sidelined with a left thumb injury. Key contributors Ty Harris (left knee), Maddy Siegrist (right knee), and DiJonai Carrington (rib) are also out, leaving head coach Chris Koclanes with limited options but valuable minutes for developing players.

Sky Riding Reese’s Wave

Chicago enters Wednesday’s game following a tough 81-79 road loss earlier in the day to the Washington Mystics, despite another dominant outing from rookie sensation Angel Reese. The former LSU standout poured in 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the loss, continuing her bid for Rookie of the Year honors.

The Sky, who have now lost three of their last four games, are still searching for consistency. However, they’ve played their best ball against the Wings, using their size and rebounding advantage to control the tempo in both of the previous meetings. Expect Reese and veteran Courtney Williams to lead the charge again as Chicago looks to climb back into the playoff picture.

Matchup to Watch

The frontcourt battle between Geiselsöder and Reese will be crucial. Reese, already an elite rebounder, presents a physical challenge for a Dallas team that’s struggled on the glass all season. For the Wings, continued development from their young core — particularly Quinerly and James — will be essential to keeping pace with Chicago’s more experienced backcourt.

The Wings will need better ball security after committing 18 turnovers in Monday’s loss, which Phoenix converted into 24 points. If Dallas can limit mistakes and hit perimeter shots early, they’ll have a shot to steal one on the road.

What’s at Stake

For Dallas, Wednesday’s game offers a chance to regain momentum before closing the road trip on Sunday at Indiana in a nationally televised showdown on ABC. Avoiding a season sweep to Chicago would also serve as a small morale boost for a team battling through adversity.

For the Sky, a win would solidify their head-to-head dominance over Dallas this year and help inch closer to a .500 record with the All-Star break approaching.