The Dallas Wings, officially out of playoff contention, have a chance to rain on Golden State’s parade. While Chris Koclanes’ team is focused on development, rhythm, and finishing the season strong, the Valks are fighting for their postseason lives–clinging to the eighth spot. On paper, it seems like the Golden State Valkyries’ game to lose; however, it’s not that simple. Both teams are missing key pieces, and even though the Valks have a better record, the Wings have an X-Factor in their rookie players.

Where to Watch

• Date: August 24, 2025
• Time: 4 PM ET
• Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
• TV Channel: KFAA, KPIX+, and KMAX 31
• Streaming: Prime Video

Injury Report

Dallas Wings:

Arike Ogunbowale (right knee): The Dallas Wings’ offense has taken a huge hit because of Arike Ogunbowale’s right knee tendinitis. She has been ruled out of the Aug 24th matchup against Golden State, and will be re-evaluated in the weeks to come. According to ESPN, the five-foot-eight guard is predicted to return around September 1.

Azaiah James (ankle): James is suffering from a right ankle sprain, which has been an ongoing issue for the Dallas Wings rookie for the last few games. Her status is probable, and she’s expected to play against the Golden State Valkyries.

JJ Quinerly (left knee): The five-foot-eight guard injured her left knee in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks. She has been ruled out of the Golden State Valkyries matchup and is expected to return around August 27.

Li Yueru (left knee): The Dallas Wings center has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a left knee injury.

Tyasha Harris (left knee): The Dallas Wings guard has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a left knee injury.

Golden State Valkyries: 

Monique Billings (ankle): According to ESPN and ClutchPoints.com, the six-foot-four forward is ruled out of the game against Dallas due to an ankle sprain.

Tiffany Hayes (knee): According to ESPN and ClutchPoints.com, the Valks guard is considered questionable on August 24 due to a knee injury.

Carla Leite (ankle): Leite, because of her ankle sprain, is considered questionable for the August 24th matchup against Dallas. She is currently day-to-day as per ESPN.

Cecilia Zandalasini (calf): The six-foot-two wing and EuroLeague standout didn’t travel with the Valks for this two-game road trip, according to ESPN and ClutchPoints.com

Kayla Thornton (knee): After a successful surgery on her right knee, Thornton has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025 WNBA season, as per ESPN.

Probable lineups

Dallas Wings:

Maddy Siegrist

Luisa Geiselsoder

Grace Berger

Paige Bueckers

Haley Jones

Golden State Valkyries:

Janelle Salaun

Temi Fagbenle

Iliana Rupert

Veronica Burton

Kate Martin

Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings prediction: Can the Wings stop the Valks’ late-season playoff push?

It’s time to face the music for Golden State. They’re the only team in this matchup with something to lose. After all, it can’t possibly get worse for Chris Koclanes, Paige Bueckers, and the rest of the Dallas Wings team. They’re already 9-28, and have no chance of making the postseason. So the only thing left for them is to play good basketball and to prove to the world that the rebuild isn’t too far off from being complete.

However, every game is life-or-death for the Valkyries. Janelle Salaun and her squad are trying to do the impossible by qualifying for the playoffs in the team’s very first year. They’re currently grasping onto the eighth seed by a thread, but Los Angeles is on their tail. So, Natalie Nakase’s team needs to win every game they can if they want to try and reach the promised land. But things aren’t looking too good for the Bay Area right now.

According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, the Dallas Wings have a 62% chance of winning against the Golden State Valkyries today. The Wings have homecourt advantage, and both teams have been crippled with injuries. So, it can truly go either way tonight. If we take a look at the stats, they tell an interesting story. Golden State averages about 78 points per game in their debut season, while the Wings average about 81.5. However, the Valks have a clear defensive advantage, as they allow almost 10 fewer points per game than the Dallas Wings. (77.5 GSV, 87.4 Dallas Wings)

It will be interesting to see who walks away with the W today. Both teams are coming off major losing streaks, and are currently 1-1 in previous matchups. Paige Bueckers and Janelle Salaun are expected to play major roles in this game. Will the Valkyries manage to secure another win in their journey towards the playoffs? Or will Dallas spoil their fun? Only time will tell.