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🏀 Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings – Game Preview
📅 Date: July 13, 2025
⏰ Tipoff: 12:00 p.m. CST
📍 Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
📺 Broadcast: ABC nationally; local coverage available via KFAA29 in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
🔍 Matchup Overview
The Dallas Wings (6‑15) wrap up their three-game road swing today, facing off against the Indiana Fever (login record unavailable). The Fever also sat idle yesterday, making this a crucial game for both teams in terms of momentum and playoff positioning.
🗣️ Coach & Roster Updates
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New addition alert: Haley Jones has been signed to a rest-of-season contract and is available today in Indy.
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Roster watch: Missy Hines‑Allen and Li Yueru continue to lead the Wings frontcourt, with Paige Bueckers orchestrating the offense.
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Injury note: Dallas is still without DiJonai Carrington (rib), Ty Harris (left knee), Arike Ogunbowale (left thumb), and Maddy Siegrist (right knee).
🔥 Key Players to Watch
For Dallas:
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Paige Bueckers – still on a 16-game streak of double-digit scoring.
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JJ Quinerly – coming off a career-high 18 points; always dangerous from deep.
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Aziaha James – scored 28 in a previous game; her playmaking will be crucial today.
For Indiana:
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Though exact stats aren’t available, look for the Fever’s backcourt duo to challenge Bueckers and Quinerly on both ends of the court.
📊 Matchup Dynamics
| Category | Dallas Wings | Indiana Fever |
|---|---|---|
| Streak | 6 losses in last 7 | Coming off a win/gap |
| Roster depth | Four rookies often start | More veteran-heavy lineup |
| Key strengths | High-octane scoring when hot | Physical frontcourt and veteran poise |
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Pace & Style: Expect a fast-paced affair as both teams look to exploit speed and guard play.
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Bench battle: Dallas’ deep rookie bench could challenge Indiana’s rotation depth, offering fresh legs and varied looks off the bench.
📈 Game Outlook
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What to look for:
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Can Dallas snap their road woes and leverage momentum from a high-scoring win against Phoenix?
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Will Indiana’s veterans control the pace, or will Dallas’ rookies outperform expectations?
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How impactful will Haley Jones be in her debut with the Wings?
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✅ Final Take
This matinee showdown is a pivotal moment for Dallas to build confidence on the road. If Bueckers, Quinerly, and James continue their strong play, and the rookies maintain intensity throughout, the Wings could walk away with a needed boost—and a win.
🎙️ Catch all the action at 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC or KFAA29.
