Arlington, TX (July 22, 2025) – After a brief pause for All-Star festivities, the Dallas Wings return to the court with a challenging road test against the surging Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT at Climate Pledge Arena, with coverage available locally on KFAA29. WNBA champions and analysts Fran Harris and Tiffany Bias-Patmon will provide commentary for the broadcast.

This matchup marks the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with Seattle (14-9) holding a 2-0 edge. The Wings (6-17) will be looking to halt a two-game slide against the Storm while starting strong in a pivotal stretch that sees them playing six games over the next 11 days.

Series So Far: Seattle on Top

The Storm have claimed the first two matchups this season, including a 79-71 road victory on May 19 and a hard-fought 83-77 win on June 3 in Washington, D.C. In the latter contest, the Wings were without rookie sensation Paige Bueckers, who missed the game due to injury. Her presence on Tuesday night could be a game-changer for Dallas.

Bueckers, averaging 18.4 points per game, not only leads all WNBA rookies in scoring but ranks eighth among all players league-wide. The Wings will rely heavily on her shot creation and playmaking as they look to secure a signature win to open the second half of the season.

What’s at Stake

With just 17 games remaining, time is running out for Dallas to claw back into playoff contention. The Wings sit near the bottom of the standings, but the return of Bueckers and the recent emergence of bench contributors like Haley Jones and Luisa Geiselsöder offer some optimism.

Seattle, meanwhile, is jockeying for playoff positioning in a crowded Western Conference. With key wins against top teams already under their belt, the Storm aim to extend their dominance over the Wings and improve on their 48-28 all-time series lead.

Player Watch: Wings

• Paige Bueckers (Guard) – Returning to action post-All-Star break, Bueckers is the engine that drives the Dallas offense. She recorded a team-high 20 points and eight assists in her last outing and will be critical in breaking down Seattle’s perimeter defense.

• Arike Ogunbowale (Guard) – The veteran scorer is averaging 17.9 points per game and will need to find her rhythm early to keep pace with Seattle’s offensive firepower.

• Luisa Geiselsöder (Forward) – Coming off a career-high 14 points against Las Vegas, the German forward gives Dallas another scoring option in the frontcourt.

Injury Report

Dallas continues to navigate a banged-up roster. Ty Harris (left knee) and Maddy Siegrist (right knee) remain out, while Myisha Hines-Allen is listed as questionable with a lower leg injury. DiJonai Carrington, who has provided valuable defensive minutes, is probable with a rib issue.

Storm Scouting Report

Seattle features a balanced roster led by Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike, both All-Star caliber players. Loyd torched Dallas in the first matchup with a game-high 25 points, and Ogwumike’s post presence poses matchup problems for the Wings’ depleted frontcourt.

The Storm also excel defensively, ranking top five in opponent field goal percentage and turnovers forced per game. Expect them to apply consistent ball pressure and target mismatches down low.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday’s clash is the start of a challenging West Coast swing for Dallas, which continues in Los Angeles later this week. The Wings will then return home for a three-game homestand that could define their postseason hopes.

For now, Dallas will need to focus on slowing down the Storm’s offensive execution, staying disciplined on defense, and finding consistent scoring outside of Bueckers and Ogunbowale.

Tipoff is at 9 p.m. CT. Follow @DallasWings for in-game updates and breaking news. Live stats will also be available at stats.wnba.com.

Wings-Storm Season Series

• 5/19 at DAL: Seattle 79, Dallas 71

• 6/3 at SEA: Seattle 83, Dallas 77

• 7/22 at SEA: 9 p.m. CT

• 8/22 at DAL: 6:30 p.m. CT

Seattle leads the all-time series 48-28.