The Wings are riding high after a four-game win streak, with Arike Ogunbowale leading the charge. But don't count out the Dream just yet – they've got their own ace in Courtney Williams, who's averaging a double-double over her last five games. This one could go either way, so buckle up for a thrilling opener.
Next up, we've got the Golden State Valkyries taking on the Indiana Fever. The Valkyries are coming off a tough loss last week, but don't expect them to let that slide continue. With Kia Nurse leading the charge and Satou Sabally heating up, they're looking to get back in the win column. As for the Fever, they've been struggling lately, losing three games in a row. But with Candice Dupree still putting up big numbers, they'll be a formidable opponent.
Finally, we've got the Connecticut Sun traveling to Seattle to face the Storm. The Sun have been on fire lately, winning six of their last seven games, thanks in large part to Jonquel Jones and DeWanna Bonner. But the Storm are no pushovers – they've won four of their last five, with Breanna Stewart leading the charge. This one promises to be a classic, so don't miss it.
So there you have it, folks – tonight's WNBA slate is shaping up to be a doozy. Tune in for some nail-biting action and plenty of fireworks. Let's go!
Today's WNBA Slate
- Dallas Wings @ Atlanta Dream (7:30 PM ET)
- Golden State Valkyries @ Indiana Fever (7:30 PM ET)
- Connecticut Sun @ Seattle Storm (10:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Dallas Wings @ Atlanta Dream — 7:30 PM ET
The Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream have been trading victories all season, making this matchup a hotly contested rivalry game. Both teams are looking to secure a playoff spot, adding extra pressure to an already heated contest.
H2H LAST 5 (Dallas Wings vs Atlanta Dream)ATLANTA DREAM 4-1 | Avg margin: +5.0
May 12: W @ Atlanta Dream 77-72 (+5) | Aug 29: W vs Dallas Wings 100-78 (+22) | Jul 30: W @ Atlanta Dream 88-85 (+3) | Jun 24: L @ Atlanta Dream 55-68 (-13) | May 24: W vs Dallas Wings 83-75 (+8)
ATLANTA DREAM LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 79-82 | Avg margin: -2.8
May 17: L vs Las Vegas Aces 84-85 (-1) | May 12: W @ Dallas Wings 77-72 (+5) | May 09: W @ Minnesota Lynx 91-90 (+1) | Sep 18: L vs Indiana Fever 85-87 (-2) | Sep 16: L @ Indiana Fever 60-77 (-17)
DALLAS WINGS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 91-86 | Avg margin: +5.4
May 20: W @ Chicago Sky 99-89 (+10) | May 18: W vs Washington Mystics 92-69 (+23) | May 14: L vs Minnesota Lynx 86-90 (-4) | May 12: L vs Atlanta Dream 72-77 (-5) | May 09: W @ Indiana Fever 107-104 (+3)
ATLANTA DREAM RECENT STATS84.0 PPG (L10) | 82.3 allowed (L10) | +1.7 diff | 7-3 L10
DALLAS WINGS RECENT STATS91.2 PPG (L10) | 85.8 allowed (L10) | +5.4 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Atlanta DreamBrionna Jones (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-05-24)
INJURIES — Dallas WingsNone listed
RANKINGS (last 10g)Atlanta Dream: #2, score: 87.8, L10: 7-3, ATS: 67% | Dallas Wings: #13, score: 21.6, L10: 6-4, ATS: 60%
ATLANTA DREAM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Allisha Gray: 20.6 pts | 8.0 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: +1.2
Rhyne Howard: 13.8 pts | 3.5 reb | 3.8 ast | +/-: -4.8
Jordin Canada: 12.8 pts | 3.0 reb | 6.4 ast | +/-: -5.0
Angel Reese: 10.7 pts | 12.7 reb | 2.3 ast | +/-: -5.0
DALLAS WINGS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Paige Bueckers: 20.8 pts | 2.8 reb | 5.2 ast | +/-: +4.2
Arike Ogunbowale: 17.4 pts | 2.2 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +6.4
Jessica Shepard: 12.4 pts | 9.8 reb | 6.8 ast | +/-: +0.4
Azzi Fudd: 8.8 pts | 1.0 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: +9.0
Golden State Valkyries @ Indiana Fever — 7:30 PM ET
The Golden State Valkyries are coming off a tough loss and will be eager to get back on track against the struggling Indiana Fever. With Kia Nurse leading the charge, expect the Valkyries to put up a strong fight for the win.
H2H LAST 3 (Golden State Valkyries vs Indiana Fever)INDIANA FEVER 0-3 | Avg margin: -14.0
Aug 31: L @ Indiana Fever 63-75 (-12) | Jul 09: L vs Golden State Valkyries 61-80 (-19) | Jun 19: L @ Indiana Fever 77-88 (-11)
INDIANA FEVER LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 94-88 | Avg margin: +6.4
May 20: W vs Portland Fire 90-73 (+17) | May 17: W vs Seattle Storm 89-78 (+11) | May 15: L vs Washington Mystics 102-104 (-2) | May 13: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 87-78 (+9) | May 09: L vs Dallas Wings 104-107 (-3)
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 82-75 | Avg margin: +7.4
May 21: W @ New York Liberty 87-70 (+17) | May 13: L vs Chicago Sky 63-69 (-6) | May 10: W vs Phoenix Mercury 95-79 (+16) | May 08: W @ Seattle Storm 91-80 (+11) | Sep 17: L vs Minnesota Lynx 74-75 (-1)
INDIANA FEVER RECENT STATS94.4 PPG (L10) | 88.0 allowed (L10) | +6.4 diff | 6-4 L10
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES RECENT STATS83.0 PPG (L10) | 76.0 allowed (L10) | +7.0 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Indiana FeverNone listed
INJURIES — Golden State ValkyriesCecilia Zandalasini (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-25); Juste Jocyte (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-25); Iliana Rupert (Out — injury, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Indiana Fever: #3, score: 76.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 40% | Golden State Valkyries: #6, score: 60.8, L10: 7-3, ATS: 67%
INDIANA FEVER KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kelsey Mitchell: 23.0 pts | 1.0 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: +9.0
Caitlin Clark: 19.4 pts | 4.0 reb | 6.8 ast | +/-: +5.4
Aliyah Boston: 12.0 pts | 4.6 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +3.8
Sophie Cunningham: 8.2 pts | 3.4 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: +2.4
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Gabby Williams: 15.0 pts | 4.5 reb | 2.5 ast | +/-: +6.5
Monique Billings: 15.0 pts | 4.0 reb | 0.0 ast | +/-: +2.0
Janelle Salaun: 14.6 pts | 3.2 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: +7.2
Veronica Burton: 14.2 pts | 3.6 reb | 7.6 ast | +/-: +11.0
Connecticut Sun @ Seattle Storm — 10:00 PM ET
The Connecticut Sun have been on a roll lately, while the Seattle Storm have shown signs of weakness. This matchup could be a decisive moment in the race for playoff positioning, with both teams looking to make a statement.
H2H LAST 5 (Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm)SEATTLE STORM 3-2 | Avg margin: +5.0
May 20: L vs Connecticut Sun 78-80 (-2) | May 10: W @ Seattle Storm 89-82 (+7) | Jul 28: W @ Seattle Storm 101-85 (+16) | Jul 11: W vs Connecticut Sun 79-65 (+14) | Jul 09: L @ Seattle Storm 83-93 (-10)
SEATTLE STORM LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 80-86 | Avg margin: -6.0
May 20: L vs Connecticut Sun 78-80 (-2) | May 17: L @ Indiana Fever 78-89 (-11) | May 13: L @ Toronto Tempo 73-86 (-13) | May 10: W @ Connecticut Sun 89-82 (+7) | May 08: L vs Golden State Valkyries 80-91 (-11)
CONNECTICUT SUN LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 81-90 | Avg margin: -8.4
May 20: W @ Seattle Storm 80-78 (+2) | May 18: L @ Portland Fire 82-83 (-1) | May 15: L vs Las Vegas Aces 94-101 (-7) | May 13: L vs Las Vegas Aces 69-98 (-29) | May 10: L vs Seattle Storm 82-89 (-7)
SEATTLE STORM RECENT STATS79.6 PPG (L10) | 85.6 allowed (L10) | -6.0 diff | 2-8 L10
CONNECTICUT SUN RECENT STATS80.3 PPG (L10) | 92.5 allowed (L10) | -12.2 diff | 2-8 L10
INJURIES — Seattle StormTaylor Thierry (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-24); Dominique Malonga (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-24); Taina Mair (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-24); Katie Lou Samuelson (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-05-24); Ezi Magbegor (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Connecticut SunOlivia Nelson-Ododa (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-25); Leila Lacan (Out — injury, return: 2026-05-25)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Seattle Storm: #9, score: 35.0, L10: 2-8, ATS: 40% | Connecticut Sun: #14, score: 20.7, L10: 2-8, ATS: 50%
SEATTLE STORM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Jade Melbourne: 13.0 pts | 1.4 reb | 4.2 ast | +/-: -6.8
Natisha Hiedeman: 11.2 pts | 1.8 reb | 3.4 ast | +/-: -3.4
Flau'jae Johnson: 10.8 pts | 4.6 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: -2.0
Zia Cooke: 9.8 pts | 3.2 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: -0.4
CONNECTICUT SUN KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Aneesah Morrow: 11.4 pts | 10.2 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: -5.8
Hailey Van Lith: 9.4 pts | 1.0 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: -1.8
Charlisse Leger-Walker: 8.8 pts | 1.6 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: -6.0
Kennedy Burke: 8.4 pts | 4.4 reb | 3.4 ast | +/-: -6.6
Final Word
As we wrap up today's WNBA action, it's clear that each game promises to be a nail-biter. The Dallas Wings versus Atlanta Dream matchup is particularly intriguing, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for a playoff spot. With Arike Ogunbowale leading the charge for the Wings and Courtney Williams stepping up for the Dream, it's anyone's game. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show – these ladies know how to put on a show.
