Wings Set to Host Struggling Storm

The Dallas Wings will host the Seattle Storm in Arlington with Dallas holding a 21-16 record while Seattle sits at the bottom of the standings at 7-30. Dallas is riding momentum from a 91-85 win over Indiana, led by Arike Ogunbowale’s 32 points and Jessica Shepard’s 26, as they push toward the playoffs. The Wings will be without Azzi Fudd for the season, and Aziaha James is out with a left leg injury, while Costanza Verona is sidelined due to a contract suspension. Seattle has struggled defensively against bigs all season, which figures to put Shepard in a strong position to impact the game, aided by a recent strong showing from the Storm’s Dominique Malonga and Ezi Mabengor. The matchup, broadcast on NBA TV, will test Dallas’s home strength and their ability to capitalize on Seattle’s defensive weaknesses. If Dallas sustains its form, a win could further close the gap on the seventh-place Mystics and reinforce their playoff push as Seattle continues its season-long slide.