Arlington, TX (Aug. 15, 2025) – The Dallas Wings return to College Park Center on Friday night to host the Los Angeles Sparks in a Western Conference matchup with playoff implications for LA and pride on the line for Dallas. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, airing regionally on ION with Ron Thulin and Fran Harris on the call, and Tiffany Bias-Patmon reporting from courtside.
Friday’s matchup also marks the Wings’ annual Rock The Pink game, presented by Baylor Scott & White Health, an evening dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and honoring survivors. The first 4,000 fans through the doors will receive pink bandanas, while “I Fight For” cards will be available for fans to write personal tributes that will be displayed during the contest. A survivors parade will take place on the court, and a special tribute video will highlight the Tiffany Jackson Memorial Scholarship, now in its second year, honoring the former WNBA star who passed away in 2022 following her battle with breast cancer.
Dallas Riding Momentum from Thriller in Indiana
The Wings (9-24) are coming off one of their most spirited wins of the season — an 81-80 road victory over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. Maddy Siegrist matched her career high with 22 points, while center Li Yueru delivered a career-best 20 points on efficient shooting, providing a powerful inside presence. Dallas tallied 25 assists on 30 field goals, a testament to their ball movement and unselfish play, and held off a late Indiana rally to secure the win.
Paige Bueckers continues to make history in her rookie campaign, recently tying the league record for most consecutive double-digit scoring games by a first-year player. With her perimeter play and Siegrist’s scoring versatility, Dallas will look to challenge LA’s defense in multiple ways.
Sparks Looking to Rebound
The Sparks (15-17) arrive in Arlington after a high-scoring 105-97 home loss to the New York Liberty. Kelsey Plum led LA with 26 points, but the Sparks were undone by defensive lapses and New York’s hot shooting. Los Angeles remains firmly in the playoff hunt and will be motivated to snap a two-game skid.
Rookie sensation Rickea Jackson, the No. 2 overall pick, has been a steady scoring option alongside Plum, while veteran Dearica Hamby continues to anchor the frontcourt with her rebounding and inside play. The Sparks will aim to exploit their size and athleticism in the paint against a Dallas team that has battled inconsistency on the defensive end.
Recent Series History
The teams last faced off on June 6 in Arlington, with the Sparks taking a 93-79 victory. Four Wings scored in double figures in that meeting, led by JJ Quinerly’s 14 points, but LA’s balanced attack proved too much. The Sparks will also host Dallas on Aug. 20 before the two teams meet again on Aug. 31, making this game the first of three in the final stretch of the regular season.
Keys to the Game
For Dallas:
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Ride the hot hands – Continue to feature Siegrist and Yueru, whose chemistry and scoring efficiency were crucial in the win over Indiana.
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Defensive discipline – Limit second-chance points and close out aggressively on LA’s shooters, especially Plum.
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Ball movement – Maintain the unselfish offensive flow that produced 25 assists on Tuesday.
For Los Angeles:
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Attack the interior – Use Hamby and Jackson to challenge Dallas in the paint.
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Limit turnovers – Dallas thrives on transition play, so clean ball-handling will be key.
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Get Plum going early – Her ability to score in bunches can set the tone for LA’s offense.
With Dallas eager to build on Tuesday’s momentum and Los Angeles fighting to strengthen its playoff positioning, Friday’s contest promises to be a battle of wills — with an important off-court mission of honoring survivors and raising awareness.
Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at College Park Center, where the energy of Rock The Pink night should make for an emotional and competitive atmosphere.
