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Dream Can Clinch Playoff Berth in Home Date With Injury-Hit Wings

Dallas enters with key rookie statuses in doubt.

Aug 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) in action against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Tip is 7:30 p.m. EDT at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, the fourth and final meeting with Atlanta up 2–1.
  • A win would secure a playoff spot for Atlanta, with the race from third to eighth separated by 4.5 games.
  • Dallas sits last at 9–30 and is already eliminated, with Arike Ogunbowale out and season-ending injuries to JJ Quinerly, Li Yueru and Tyasha Harris.
  • Paige Bueckers is listed questionable after illness and fellow rookie Aziaha James is doubtful with an ankle injury following a 22-point outing.
  • Atlanta is 12–6 at home and ranks second in points allowed at 77.1 per game, as coach Karl Smesko highlights concern over recent sub-20 percent three-point shooting.