The last time we witnessed Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks, it was less “battle of the West” and more “battle of who’s having the slightly less bad week.” Paige Bueckers was sidelined in concussion protocol. Dallas stumbled into the arena with a 1-7 record, and LA (ever so slightly less wobbly) was sitting at a close 2-6. The Sparks took that one and continued heading upwards, while the Wings kept skidding further down the standings.

Fast-forward to tonight, and the mood might be slightly different. The Wings are fresh off the adrenaline of denying the Fever a 4-0 season sweep. They even snapped out of a five-game losing streak in the process. So, one thing’s certain: tonight is going to be close and unpredictable. Let us break it down for you…

Where to Watch the Dallas Wings vs the Los Angeles Sparks?

• Date: Friday, 15th August 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET (Eastern Time)
• Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
• Streaming services: WNBA League Pass, FUBO, YouTube TV
• Cable services: CBS Sports Network, WTHR Channel 13, Spectrum SportsNet

Injury Report

Dallas Wings:

Los Angeles Sparks:

The situation here is quite opposite to the Wings, as LA will enter the College Park Center with a healthy roster to flex.

Predicted Starting Lineup

Dallas Wings:

• Maddy Siegrist- MIN: 23.9 | PTS: 10.8 | REB: 4.7 | AST: 0.5 | STL: 0.4 | BLK: 0.4
• Luisa Geiselsoder- MIN: 22.5 | PTS: 7.1 | REB: 4.9 | AST: 1.5 | STL: 0.7 | BLK: 0.8
• Grace Berger- MIN: 17.9 | PTS: 2.0 | REB: 2.9 | AST: 2.0 | STL: 0.9 | BLK: 0.1
• Paige Bueckers (if cleared to play)– MIN: 34.2 | PTS: 18.4 | REB: 4.1 | AST: 5.4 | STL: 1.8 | BLK: 0.5
• Haley Jones- MIN: 22.2 | PTS: 8.1 | REB: 3.1 | AST: 2.0 | STL: 0.7 | BLK: 0.7

Los Angeles Sparks:

• Dearica Hamby- MIN: 31.7 | PTS: 17.7 | REB: 7.8 | AST: 3.3 | STL: 1.6 | BLK: 0.5
• Azura Stevens- MIN: 28.2 | PTS: 14.6 | REB: 8.1 | AST: 1.2 | STL: 1.3 | BLK: 1.7
• Rickea Jackson- MIN: 31.1 | PTS: 14.2 | REB: 3.4 | AST: 2.0 | STL: 0.6 | BLK: 0.3
• Kelsey Plum- MIN: 35.5 | PTS: 20.0 | REB: 3.3 | AST: 6.1 | STL: 1.2 | BLK: 0.1
• Julie Allemand- MIN: 27.0 | PTS: 5.0 | REB: 4.1 | AST: 4.8 | STL: 1.1 | BLK: 0.0

How the Dallas Wings vs Los Angeles Sparks Might Go Down…

The Dallas Wings are fighting for their playoff lives as they enter this game with a depleted backcourt situation. Without their top scorer and potentially their emerging young star, the Wings’ already modest offense (averaging just 81.6 points per game) may need to lean heavily on Maddy Siegrist’s versatile scoring and Luisa Geiselsoder’s steady presence in the paint. The Dallas that typically thrives on ball movement (19.9 assists per game) and rebounding (36.0 RPG) will need both aspects to click perfectly to overcome potential scoring droughts.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks (15-17) are coming off a tough 105-97 loss to New York, but they still hold their playoff fate in their own hands. Kelsey Plum has been playing at an MVP level (20.0 PPG), fresh off a 26-point performance. She did it with strong support from Dearica Hamby’s consistent double-double production (17.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG). And Azura Stevens’ defensive presence in the paint (8.1 RPG, 1.7 BPG). While LA’s offense has been quietly efficient (46.1% FG shooting), its defense has been problematic. They are surrendering 88.3 points per game.

Recent results also slightly favor the Sparks, who have won three of their last five. Those include high-scoring victories over Indiana and Connecticut. The Wings have struggled more recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, though their recent win against Indiana showed that they can win close games by emphasizing physical play and rebounding. So now, this matchup will likely be decided by tempo and three-point defense.

If Los Angeles can speed up the game, create favorable matchups, and let Kelsey Plum dictate the offense, they could overwhelm Dallas’ injury-riddled backcourt. The Wings’ best chance would only involve controlling the pace, dominating the glass, and limiting turnovers to prevent LA’s transition opportunities. ESPN Matchup Predictor gives the following winning odds: Los Angeles Sparks 42.4%, Dallas Wings 57.6%.