Fans are in for a treat with a star-studded matchup in Sunday’s game between the Dallas Wings and the Las Vegas Aces. Although it’s a clash between a lower-ranked team and one of the WNBA's top contenders, it promises to be an exciting watch.
Despite their differing records, with the Dallas Wings sitting sixth in the Western Conference at 5-16 and the Las Vegas Aces positioned third at 12-7, the Wings are coming off a win while the Aces are coming off a loss.
The Las Vegas Aces have established themselves as the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 88.6 points per game.
In contrast, the Dallas Wings rank sixth in scoring with an average of 80.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Wings face challenges, holding the second-worst defensive rating in the league at 108.0, and they also have the worst net rating at -9.4.
In their first matchup this season, A’ja Wilson made history by scoring 36 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and making six steals, leading the Aces to a 95-81 victory. She became the first player in WNBA history to achieve at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and five steals in a single game.
Despite the loss, the Dallas Wings saw a standout performance from Arike Ogunbowale, who scored 31 points and dished out seven assists.
Here are the details on how to watch the Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces game.
When and where to watch Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces
Start Time: 3:30 PM EST (12:30 p.m. PT)
Game Arena: Michelob ULTRA Arena
Location: Las Vegas
Tickets: The tickets for this matchup can be bought on multiple platforms, including Ticketmaster.
How to watch Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces
Fans can watch the Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces game live on ESPN. Additionally, the game can be live-streamed via the WNBA League Pass and Fubo.
Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces injury reports and prediction
Heading into Sunday’s game, the Las Vegas Aces hold a significant health advantage with only Kerstan Bell listed as unavailable. Meanwhile, the Dallas Wings will be without key players including Maddy Siegrist, Jaelyn Brown, Awak Kuier and Satou Sabally for the upcoming game.
Despite their recent setback against the Sparks, the Aces are considered favorites against the Wings. Led by strong offensive players like Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson, the Aces' scoring prowess poses a formidable challenge for the Wings, especially given their vulnerabilities on defense.