It’s Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces. A matchup often hyped as Paige Bueckers vs. A’ja Wilson. Surprisingly, they’ve only faced each other once in the last three games, all of which went to the Aces. They’re also the team here, still realistically in playoff contention this season. But don’t count the Wings out, they still could spoil A’ja Wilson and co’s party!
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The Wings came “oh-so-close” to pulling off one of the season’s biggest comebacks, going on a 14-2 run with 4:25 left against the Sparks, cutting the deficit from 95-82 to just 97-96. As fate would have it, Bueckers’ contested three-pointer rattled in and out of the rim, ending Dallas’ hopes of a win. But this gives the Wings a boost of confidence moving forward. “Staying confident and connected the entire game is huge. Basketball is a game of runs, and at any point, it can shift. We forced it to shift our way in the fourth quarter, and that’s something we can take away,” Paige Bueckers said postgame, further underlining their belief in themselves for the games ahead.
Facing them is the league’s hottest team, the Aces, who are riding a six-game winning streak. A’ja Wilson has been a one-woman show, putting up 149 points, 85 rebounds, and 12 blocks in the last 6 games. This matchup promises to be a thrilling affair, and we’re here to bring you everything you need to know about the game.
Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces: Where to watch
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Watch on: ABC, WFAA
Streaming: Fubo, Paramount+, and ESPN+.
Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces: Injury report
Dallas Wings
- Li Yueru – GAME TIME DECISION
Aziaha James – GAME TIME DECISION
Arike Ogunbowale – OUT
Tyasha Harris – OUT
Las Vegas Aces
- Cheyenne Parker-Tyus – OUT
Potential Starting Lineups
Las Vegas Aces
- NaLyssa Smith
- Kierstan Bell
- A’ja Wilson
- Chelsea Gray
- Jackie Young
Dallas Wings
- Maddy Siegrist
- Luisa Geiselsoder
- Grace Berger
- Paige Bueckers
- Haley Jones
Prediction: Can Wings snap off the Aces’ Wings streak
It goes without saying that the Aces enter this game as the favorites. The Wings have won just 1 of their last 5 games, while the Aces have claimed victory in all of their past 5. With form on their side and the support of the home crowd, the Aces head into this matchup as the team to beat.
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Jul 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after the game against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The numbers also favor the Aces. A’ja Wilson and Co. are scoring 82.2 points per game, while Paige Bueckers and her team aren’t far behind at 82 points per game. But it’s on the defensive end where the difference really shows: Becky Hammon’s team concedes just 82.7 points per game, compared to 86.8 points allowed by Chris Koclanes’ side.
But that’s not the only reason the Aces enter this game as favorites. The Wings are also dealing with a lengthy injury list. All things considered, ESPN gives the Aces a commanding 70.7% chance of walking away with the win. If we had to pick a winner, it would be the Aces as well. What about you? Who do you think takes this one? Will Paige finally get a dub over A’ja Wilson? Let us know in the comments below!
