- Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Washington Mystics
- Event Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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On Wednesday, the Washington Mystics (16-12) will take on the Dallas Wings (19-11) at CareFirst Arena.
In their previous game, the Dallas Wings faced off against the Connecticut Sun and secured a victory with a score of 83-63. Dallas exhibited an impressive shooting performance, achieving a field goal percentage of 47.8% (33 of 69), and successfully landing 7 of 18 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, the Wings converted 10 out of 12 free throws, boasting an 83.3% success rate. In total, they grabbed 38 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. The team recorded 22 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 10 steals. Defensively, the Wings restricted Connecticut to a shooting percentage of 34.3% (23 of 67). The Sun managed only 9 assists and collected 31 rebounds (9 offensive, 22 defensive), alongside 3 blocks. Connecticut struggled at the free throw line, making 8 of 13 attempts for a 61.5% success rate, and hit 9 out of 23 from beyond the arc.
Arike Ogunbowale played a pivotal role in this game, scoring 15 points on 7 of 9 shooting. Spending 23 minutes on the court, she also secured 5 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, showcasing her all-around contribution.
The Dallas Wings enter this matchup with an overall record of 19-11. The team has been effective from three-point range, shooting 34.2% (248 of 726), and boasts a solid free throw percentage of 79.4%. Averaging 89.2 points per game (7th in the league), they shoot 46.4% from the floor. Ball security remains a focus with an average of 10.7 turnovers per game, while they commit 18.8 fouls per night. On the rebounding front, they average 34.0 boards per game and lead the league with 668 assists this season. Defensively, the Wings force 12.6 turnovers per game, while allowing opponents to shoot 45.7% (377 of 542) and averaging 34.0 rebounds allowed per game. They sit 6th in the league for assists allowed, with 599 given up so far this season.
In their last encounter, the Washington Mystics triumphed over the Dallas Wings, prevailing 81-75. The Mystics secured 29 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 rebounds in the game. They turned the ball over 7 times and recorded 1 steal. The Wings committed 23 personal fouls, leading the Mystics to the free throw line for 31 attempts, where they converted 27, achieving an 87.1% success rate. Washington struggled from deep, making only 2 of 17 attempts (11.8%), and finished with a field goal percentage of 36.6% (26 of 71). They allowed the Wings to shoot 40.0% by surrendering 28 out of 70 shots, while also hitting 84.6% of their free throws (11 of 13).
Shakira Austin stood out for the Mystics, hitting 10 of 18 shots for a 55.6% shooting rate and collecting 10 rebounds. She finished the game with an impressive 28 points in 35 minutes, along with 4 assists.
The Washington Mystics hold a 16-12 record this season. They have scored a total of 2,273 points, averaging 81.2 per game while securing 37.3 boards per game. The Mystics commit an average of 20.0 personal fouls per contest and hit 74.4% from the free throw line. On the offensive end, they are shooting 43.4% from the field, ranking them 12th in the league. Assisting teammates 19.3 times per game (12th in the WNBA), they turn the ball over 15.6 times per game. Defensively, Washington ranks 2nd in the league for points allowed per game at 82.9. They limit opponents to a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.3% (241 of 747) and allow 78.2% from the free throw line. They allow 19.5 assists and 30.4 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 2nd respectively, while forcing 12.3 turnovers per game and limiting teams to 42.5% shooting from the field (1st in the league).
Who will secure the win in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Dallas
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