Arlington, TX (Sept. 7, 2025) — The Dallas Wings conclude their final road trip of the 2025 WNBA season on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT, with the game televised locally in Dallas on KFAA29 and broadcast nationally on NBA TV. Veteran voices Ron Thulin and Fran Harris will handle the call.

Dallas Seeks to Rebound

The Wings (9-33) enter the matchup after dropping a narrow 84-80 decision to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. While the loss added to a difficult campaign, rookie guard Paige Bueckers delivered yet another historic performance. She scored a game-high 27 points, surpassing Arike Ogunbowale’s mark to become the franchise’s all-time rookie scoring leader. With 650 points, Bueckers now ranks fourth in WNBA history among rookies, averaging a Dallas rookie record 19.1 points per game.

Despite being shorthanded — with several key contributors sidelined due to injury — Dallas has shown grit. Head coach Chris Koclanes has leaned on Bueckers, Maddy Siegrist, and Haley Jones, who continues to provide steady playmaking and defense. Forward Myisha Hines-Allen has also been a stabilizing force, recording her 20th career double-double in San Francisco.

Sparks Pushing for Postseason

The Sparks (19-22) are also looking to regain momentum after back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Dream. Their most recent outing on Friday ended in a 104-85 setback, despite a strong showing from Dearica Hamby, who scored 26 points.

Los Angeles sits on the playoff bubble, and every game carries heightened importance. The Sparks’ balanced roster, led by Hamby and complemented by Kelsey Plum’s clutch shooting, has kept them competitive late into the season. At home, they will look to lean on their crowd and experience to take advantage of Dallas’ shortened rotation.

A History of Nail-Biters

This season’s series between Dallas and Los Angeles has been defined by tight finishes. The Sparks have edged the Wings in their last two meetings by a single point. On August 15, Los Angeles escaped with a 97-96 victory in Arlington. Just five days later, at Crypto.com Arena, Plum hit a buzzer-beater to seal an 81-80 win, spoiling a historic night for Bueckers.

That contest saw the rookie etch her name into the WNBA record books with a 44-point outburst, the highest single-game scoring total by a rookie in league history. Earlier in August, she also tallied 29 points in the first meeting against the Sparks, showing a clear knack for performing on the big stage against Los Angeles.

Overall, the Sparks hold a commanding 50-32 lead in the all-time series, but Dallas has pushed them to the wire in every matchup this season.

Injury Report

The Wings remain significantly undermanned heading into Sunday’s contest. Luisa Geiselsöder (shoulder), Ty Harris (knee), Arike Ogunbowale (knee), JJ Quinerly (knee), and Li Yueru (knee) are all listed as out. Without Ogunbowale and Geiselsöder, Dallas has leaned heavily on its rookies and hardship signees to carry the load.

What to Watch

• Paige Bueckers vs. Sparks’ Defense: After scoring 29, 44, and 27 points in recent games, Bueckers is a proven problem for Los Angeles. How the Sparks adjust to her scoring versatility will be a key storyline.

• Dearica Hamby’s Dominance: The Sparks’ forward has been on a scoring tear. Dallas’ depleted frontcourt will face a difficult task keeping her off the glass and limiting second-chance points.

• Clutch Time Execution: With two games already decided by one point, Sunday could come down to the final possessions once again.

Outlook

The Wings will look to close their road slate on a high note and potentially spoil Los Angeles’ playoff push. For the Sparks, it is an opportunity to solidify postseason positioning and avoid slipping further in a crowded Western Conference race.

With a recent history of dramatic finishes between the two sides, Sunday’s matchup promises intensity. Whether Bueckers can once again rise to the occasion in Los Angeles or the Sparks’ veterans deliver in crunch time will likely determine the outcome.

Prediction: Sparks 85, Wings 79