On June 14 at 7:00 AM, the Dallas Wings host the Seattle Storm in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Wings have been on a five-game losing streak and are in a slump, while the Storm have won seven of their last eight games and are looking to secure a second consecutive victory.
Last season, the Wings reached the semifinals of the playoffs, but this season they’ve been plagued by injuries, with Sabally and Howard missing games. This has significantly impacted their performance, as they now sit at 3-7, ranked third from bottom in the league, only ahead of the Mystics and Fever. Despite averaging 82.1 points per game, good for fifth in the league, they allow 85.4 points, ranking second-to-last in defense.
Arike Ogunbowale is the team’s leading scorer, sitting second in the league with 26.4 points per game, along with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Her duel with Lloyd, another top scorer, will be a key matchup. Marina Mabrey averages 14.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Cambage and McCowan contribute double-digit scoring, though the absence of Sabally and Howard has weakened their inside presence.
The Storm missed the playoffs last season but have turned things around with the addition of Ogwumike and Diggins-Smith, forming a Big Three alongside Loyd. They currently sit at 8-4, fourth in the league, and have won seven of their last eight contests. With a balanced attack, they score 82.8 points per game (fourth) and allow 77.6 (also fourth), showing no major weaknesses.
Loyd leads the team with 20.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, ranking fifth in the league, while Ogwumike averages 18.2 points and 7.7 rebounds. Diggins-Smith contributes 14.9 points and 5.8 assists, and Magbegor adds 13.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3 blocks, anchoring the defense. These four players form the core of the Storm’s offensive output.
In their last ten meetings, both teams have won five games apiece, with the Wings prevailing in the last two encounters. This game also has implications for the Commissioner’s Cup standings, where the Storm are currently second in the West with a 3-1 record, trailing the 4-1 Lynx by 39 points in net differential. A victory by 39 or more points would give them a slim chance to overtake the Lynx, and although it’s unlikely, the Storm will undoubtedly strive for a win.
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