STWF Sports | SEATTLE | June 22, 2026 — The Dallas Wings will take their momentum back on the road Monday night as they open a two-game stretch away from home against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena.
Dallas enters the matchup at 10-6 and will face a Seattle team looking to regain traction after a difficult start to the season. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT, with the game airing locally on KFAA. Mike Leslie will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Fran Harris.
The Wings arrive in Seattle after one of their most dramatic wins of the season, a 93-92 comeback victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Dallas trailed by 17 points in the second half before mounting a late rally and stealing the game in the final seconds.
Li Yueru delivered the decisive moment at the free-throw line. With 12.5 seconds remaining, she calmly knocked down two clutch attempts to give the Wings their first lead of the night. It was a fitting finish for a Dallas team that continued to show resilience, composure and late-game belief.
Jessica Shepard led the way with another strong all-around performance, finishing with 21 points, a team-high eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes. The outing marked her third 20-point game of the season and the fifth of her WNBA career. Shepard has become one of Dallas’ most reliable frontcourt pieces, giving the Wings scoring touch, rebounding strength and steady decision-making around the basket.
Paige Bueckers also played a major role in the comeback, adding 19 points, seven rebounds, a game-high eight assists, two steals and one block. Her ability to control tempo and create opportunities late helped Dallas chip away at Chicago’s lead and gave the Wings another example of her growing command as a playmaker.
The Dallas Wings’ Strategy Against the Seattle Storm
Monday’s game will be the second meeting of the season between Dallas and Seattle. The Wings won the first matchup convincingly on June 1 in Texas, defeating the Storm 79-56. Aziaha James powered Dallas in that contest with a season-high 18 points, along with three rebounds and one assist. The Wings’ defense set the tone, holding Seattle to limited rhythm and keeping the Storm from finding consistent offensive flow.
A victory Monday would give Dallas multiple wins over Seattle in a single season for the first time since 2018. That opportunity adds another layer of importance to the matchup as the Wings continue to build their identity as a postseason contender.
Seattle enters the game at 3-14 after falling to the Phoenix Mercury 93-73 on Saturday afternoon in Arizona. Veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman led the Storm with 20 points, while rookie standout Flau’jae Johnson added 13. Despite the loss, Seattle has young talent capable of creating problems, especially at home where energy and pace can shift quickly.
For Dallas, the key will be avoiding the slow start that forced the Wings to chase the game against Chicago. The Wings have shown they can respond under pressure, but Monday presents a chance to establish control early against a struggling opponent. Defensive communication, rebounding and limiting transition chances will be important, particularly against a Storm team searching for confidence.
Offensively, Dallas will look to continue leaning on its balance. Shepard’s production in the frontcourt, Bueckers’ playmaking, James’ scoring punch and the team’s overall depth give the Wings several ways to attack. If Dallas can generate clean looks early and keep the ball moving, it can put Seattle in a difficult position.
The Wings have already proven they can win close games, rally from deficits and handle pressure late. Now the challenge is consistency. Monday’s road test offers Dallas a chance to extend its momentum, secure a season-series edge over the Storm and continue strengthening its position in the standings.
For a team coming off a one-point thriller, the message is simple: carry the finish into the start.
