Overview
- The Dallas Wings will play the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET and the betting line lists Dallas as a 2.5-point favorite.
- Washington enters with a season-best four-game winning streak after beating Dallas 81-75 on July 31 when Shakira Austin scored 28 points and Kiki Iriafen added 22.
- Dallas is chasing its 20th win and will lean on Arike Ogunbowale's efficient scoring and Paige Bueckers' offense to overcome the Mystics' size advantage.
- The Mystics lead the Eastern Conference in rebounding at about 37.3 boards per game, a strength that turns offensive rebounds and free throws into extra possessions.
- What happens Wednesday has seeding consequences because a Mystics win would increase their cushion in the race for the final playoff spots and a Dallas loss would pressure the Wings during a difficult remaining schedule.