Arlington, TX (Aug. 21, 2025) – The Dallas Wings return home to College Park Center on Friday night to host the Seattle Storm in a nationally televised matchup on ION. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. CT, with Ron Thulin and Fran Harris on the call and Tiffany Bias-Patmon reporting.
Friday’s contest is more than just another game on the schedule—it’s the Wings’ annual “Celebrate Arlington” night, presented by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. Fans in attendance will enjoy special activations, including a business showcase on the concourse, community leader recognitions, and a digital scavenger hunt highlighting the city’s ties to the franchise.
Dallas Looks to Rebound
The Wings (9-27) enter the game fresh off one of the most bittersweet nights in franchise history. Rookie sensation Paige Bueckers put together a performance for the ages in Los Angeles, scoring a WNBA rookie-record 44 points in a narrow 81-80 defeat to the Sparks. Bueckers’ efficiency was as impressive as her volume, as she shot 17-for-21 from the field, 4-for-4 from three, and 6-for-6 from the line. Despite her heroics, the Wings saw their playoff hopes officially dashed with the loss.
Bueckers’ record-setting night highlighted her ability to seize the moment, but it also underscored Dallas’ ongoing challenges in closing out tight games. With injuries to key contributors like Li Yueru and Ty Harris thinning the roster, the Wings have leaned heavily on their rookie guard and fellow first-year standout Maddy Siegrist to keep them competitive.
Friday offers Dallas a chance to shift the focus from playoff standings to building momentum, testing the depth of its young roster against a playoff-bound Storm squad.
Storm Fighting for Position
The Seattle Storm (18-18) arrive in Texas after a strong 94-88 road win over the Chicago Sky earlier this week. Veteran guard Skylar Diggins led the way with 24 points, continuing to shine as one of the league’s most dynamic scorers.
Seattle has remained in the playoff mix thanks to balanced production across its roster. Alongside Diggins, the Storm rely on Jewell Loyd’s perimeter scoring and Nneka Ogwumike’s versatility in the paint, giving them multiple offensive weapons. With only a handful of regular-season games left, every matchup matters as Seattle battles for postseason seeding.
A road victory over Dallas would not only push Seattle above .500 but also secure the season series against the Wings.
Series History
The Wings and Storm have faced off three times this season, with Seattle holding a 2-1 advantage:
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May 19 (Arlington): Storm 79, Wings 71 — Jewell Loyd poured in 27 points to lead Seattle.
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June 3 (Seattle): Storm 83, Wings 77 — Ogwumike’s double-double proved decisive.
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July 22 (Seattle): Wings 87, Storm 63 — Dallas answered with a dominant win as Luisa Geiselsöder connected on three triples.
Friday’s game will be the final meeting of 2025, giving the Wings a chance to even the season series at two wins apiece.
What to Watch
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Bueckers’ Follow-Up: After a historic 44-point outing, how will the rookie guard respond against a disciplined Storm defense?
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Siegrist’s Consistency: Siegrist has quietly strung together efficient scoring performances, providing much-needed balance to Dallas’ attack.
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Seattle’s Trio: Loyd, Diggins, and Ogwumike present matchup challenges across the board, forcing Dallas to pick its defensive battles.
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Bench Impact: Dallas has leaned on its reserves to stay competitive in recent games. The Wings’ ability to generate bench scoring could tilt momentum in their favor.
Final Outlook
For Dallas, Friday’s matchup is less about standings and more about progress. The Wings have already seen their playoff hopes extinguished, but the spotlight remains on the development of their young core. For Seattle, however, the stakes are clear: every win matters in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
With one of the league’s most promising rookies taking center stage and a Storm team hungry for positioning, Friday’s contest promises both star power and intensity.
