Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Minnesota Lynx
Scheduled Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: YouTube TV
This Monday, the Target Center will host an exciting showdown between the Minnesota Lynx (30-8) and the Dallas Wings (9-30).
In their previous outing, the Dallas Wings faced off against the Connecticut Sun, suffering a defeat with a final score of 101-95. Dallas managed a field goal percentage of 50.7% (38 of 75) and converted 6 out of 22 shots from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they hit 13 of 17 attempts (76.5%). On the boards, the Wings collected 33 rebounds, including 6 offensive ones. They also recorded 24 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed the Sun to shoot 47.8%, with Connecticut converting 33 of 69 attempts. The Sun recorded 4 assists and nabbed 9 steals during the game, in addition to securing 32 total rebounds (4 offensive, 28 defensive) and 2 blocks. Connecticut was highly efficient from the charity stripe, sinking 27 of 29 attempts (93.1%) and hitting 8 of 21 three-point attempts.
Aziaha James stood out for the Wings, finishing the game with 22 points on 9 of 19 shooting. She played for 33 minutes, recorded 5 rebounds, and added 6 assists, shooting 47.4% from the field.
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The Dallas Wings enter this contest with a season record of 9-30. They are hitting 31.3% from three-point range (263 of 841) and an impressive 80.7% from the free throw line. Averaging 81.8 points per game, they currently rank 9th in the league and connect on 42.1% of their shots from the field. The team averages 13.0 turnovers and commits 19.5 fouls per game. As a unit, they secure 35.5 rebounds a night and have tallied 784 assists this season, ranking 6th in the WNBA. Defensively, the Wings force 12.7 turnovers and draw 17.9 personal fouls, allowing opponents to shoot 45.7% (495 of 698) and surrendering an average of 34.6 rebounds. They are ranked 13th in assists allowed with 884 and permit 38.3% shooting from three-point range, placing them 12th in the league for points allowed per game (87.8).
For the Minnesota Lynx, their last game ended in a disappointing 93-79 defeat against the Seattle Storm. The Lynx gathered 23 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 30. They committed 14 turnovers but managed to secure 6 steals during the match. The Storm fouled 19 times, providing the Lynx with 14 free throw attempts, of which they converted 10 (71.4%). From beyond the arc, Minnesota made 9 of 24 attempts (37.5%) and shot 44.1% overall (30 of 68). The Lynx allowed the Storm to shoot 44.3%, making 31 of 70 attempts. Seattle was particularly effective from three-point range, shooting 48.5% (16 of 33) and converting 15 of 20 free throw attempts (75.0%). In terms of rebounding, Minnesota allowed Seattle to collect 25 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end.
Kayla McBride was instrumental for the Lynx, scoring 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting (53.8%) while adding 3 rebounds and 2 assists over 35 minutes of play.
The Minnesota Lynx sport an impressive record of 30-8 this season, having scored 3,288 points (averaging 86.5 per game) and collected 34.2 rebounds per contest. With a fouling average of 16.2 per game and a free throw shooting percentage of 76.7%, they excel on the offensive end with a league-leading shooting percentage of 47.1% from the field. The Lynx average 23.3 assists per game, ranking 1st in the WNBA, while committing 12.2 turnovers. Defensively, they are leading the league by allowing only 77.0 points per game. Opponents shoot 33.7% from three-point range (305 of 906), while they convert 77.5% of their free throw attempts. Minnesota ranks 1st and 5th in assists allowed and total rebounds respectively, forcing 14.0 turnovers each game and holding opponents to 42.5% shooting (3rd in the league).
Who will triumph in this compelling WNBA matchup?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Back Dallas
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