Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction & Game Preview - August 27, 2023 | WNBA

The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury are scheduled to face off in a WNBA Western Conference contest on Sunday, August 27. The Mercury sits bottom of their conference with the worst record in the WNBA, having lost 24 of their 33 games thus far.

The Dallas Wings, on the other hand, are second in the West, boasting an 18-16 record with a 52.9% win rate. Although they have lost their last two contests and will be looking to bounce back into the win column with a strong performance against the Mercury, who have struggled all season long.

The last meeting between Dallas and Phoenix occurred on July 28, when the Wings secured a 77-62 victory over the Mercury. Now, Dallas will be hoping for a repeat performance, especially against a Phoenix team that has lost their last four straight games.

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Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Dallas Wings will be heavy favorites heading into their August 27 contest against the Phoenix Mercury. Throughout the WNBA season, Dallas has been among the better teams in the league and will look to show their credentials with a big win against their struggling conference foes.

Of course, Phoenix could still figure things out and go on a mini-run to close out the season in strong fashion. The presence of Brittney Griner will always mean the Mercury is capable of securing a win. Nevertheless, we've not seen nearly enough fight from Phoenix in recent months to believe they're suddenly going to turn their season around at the final hurdle.

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Dallas Wings Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Kalani Brown	C	6-7 ft	245 lbs	MARCH 21, 1997	3 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Veronica Burton	G	5-9 ft	155 lbs	JULY 12, 2000	1 yrs	NORTHWESTERN/USA
Crystal Dangerfield	G	5-5 ft	130 lbs	MAY 11, 1998	3 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Diamond DeShields	G	6-1 ft	172 lbs	MARCH 5, 1995	5 yrs	TENNESSEE/USA
Natasha Howard	F	6-2 ft	165 lbs	SEPTEMBER 2, 1991	9 yrs	FLORIDA STATE/USA
Awak Kuier	F	6-6 ft	168 lbs	AUGUST 19, 2001	2 yrs	RAGUSA/FINLAND
Lou Lopez Sénéchal	G	6-1 ft	155 lbs	MAY 12, 1998	R	CONNECTICUT/MEXICO
Teaira McCowan	C	6-7 ft	239 lbs	SEPTEMBER 28, 1996	4 yrs	MISSISSIPPI STATE/USA
Arike Ogunbowale	G	5-8 ft	165 lbs	MARCH 2, 1997	4 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA
Satou Sabally	F	6-4 ft	175 lbs	APRIL 25, 1998	3 yrs	OREGON/USA
Maddy Siegrist	F	6-2 ft	175 lbs	MAY 22, 2000	R	VILLANOVA/USA
Odyssey Sims	G	5-8 ft	155 lbs	JULY 13, 1992	9 yrs	BAYLOR/USA

Phoenix Mercury Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Sophie Cunningham	G	6-1 ft	170 lbs	AUGUST 16, 1996	4 yrs	MISSOURI/USA
Skylar Diggins-Smith	G	5-9 ft	145 lbs	AUGUST 2, 1990	9 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA
Liz Dixon	F	6-5 ft	195 lbs	SEPTEMBER 29, 2000	R	LOUISVILLE/USA
Brittney Griner	C	6-9 ft	205 lbs	OCTOBER 18, 1990	9 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Megan Gustafson	C	6-3 ft	195 lbs	DECEMBER 13, 1996	4 yrs	IOWA/USA
Moriah Jefferson	G	5-6 ft	130 lbs	MARCH 8, 1994	6 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Michaela Onyenwere	F	6-0 ft	178 lbs	AUGUST 10, 1999	2 yrs	UCLA/USA
Shey Peddy	G	5-7 ft	145 lbs	OCTOBER 28, 1988	4 yrs	TEMPLE/USA
Kadi Sissoko	F	6-2 ft	165 lbs	JANUARY 25, 1999	R	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/USA
Sug Sutton	G	5-8 ft	140 lbs	DECEMBER 17, 1998	1 yrs	TEXAS-AUSTIN/USA
Diana Taurasi	G	6-0 ft	163 lbs	JUNE 11, 1982	18 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Brianna Turner	F	6-3 ft	170 lbs	JULY 5, 1996	4 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA

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Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on NBA TV, AZ Family, BSSWZ, FUBO, and WNBA League Pass.

The game will be played at the Footprint Center and is set to tip off at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury: Players to watch

The Dallas Wings will expect some big performances from Teaira McCowan, Arike Ohunbowale, and Satou Sabally as they look to pressure the rim, control the pace, and have a presence on both the offensive and defensive glass. Crystal Dangerfield could also be an impact maker for the Wings, with her 8.2 points and 3.1 assists providing additional help on the offensive end.

Brittney Griner continues to lead the Phoenix Mercury in scoring, while Diana Taurasi has been efficient all season. Unfortunately, it's the lack of depth that has been costing the Mercury throughout the season. Nevertheless, Brianna Turner will also be expected to perform at a high level, as she leads the Mercury in rebounding, averaging 6.2 per game.