There are only 2 teams in the WNBA right now sitting at 1-6, and one of them is about to walk into Seattle looking to flip the script. Yep, I’m talking about the Dallas Wings, who are desperate for a bounce-back win against a Storm squad still stinging from a recent loss… and missing their star rookie.
Can Dallas take advantage of Seattle’s vulnerability? Before we dive into predictions, let’s break down who’s in, who’s out, and who’s stepping up.
Here’s your full injury report and projected lineups for this intriguing showdown. Let’s get into it.
Injury Report:
Dallas Wings
The Wings are feeling the sting of the injury bug, and it’s hitting their backcourt hard.
Tyasha Harris remains on the injury report with both knee and ankle issues. Initially listed as questionable, she was ruled out of Friday’s game against Chicago and did not suit up on Sunday either. According to Dallas Hoops Journal and Rotowire, it was ultimately her knee that kept her sidelined, despite early concerns about her ankle. ESPN India lists her as questionable for the Wings’ June 2 matchup against Seattle.
Paige Bueckers, on the other hand, is firmly out. The rookie sensation is in concussion protocol after taking a hit during that 97–92 loss to Chicago. She missed the Wings’ most recent rematch against the sky on June 1st and is set to sit out her second straight. No exact return date yet, but June 6 is the earliest target.
Seattle Storm
Tough break—literally—for Katie Lou Samuelson.
The versatile Storm forward is out for the entire 2025 season after tearing her ACL in practice back on May 1. It’s a major blow for Seattle, especially as they continue building chemistry with a new-look roster. However, they have been doing a great job with their current roster, nevertheless.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Dallas Wings
Myisha Hines-Allen #2
NaLyssa Smith #1
Maddy Siegrist #20
Arike Ogunbowale #24
DiJonai Carrington #21
Arike Oguunbowale will most likely take over the Point guard duties with Dijonati Carrington acting as the Shooting guard while replacement Maddy Siegrist will take over the Small forward position.
Seattle Storm
Alysha Clark #32
Nneka Ogwumike #3
Gabby Williams #5
Ezi Magbegor #13
Skylar Diggins #4
Matchup Preview & Prediction
Seattle may be the favorites on paper, but don’t be so quick to write off Dallas.
Yes, ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Storm a 66% chance to win—and that likely has everything to do with the Wings’ two recent stumbles against the Chicago Sky. But here’s the catch: one of those losses was a nail-biter, and the other came without their key playmaker, Paige Bueckers. That’s not a flatline—it’s a heartbeat.
Meanwhile, Seattle enters this one riding a three-game losing streak against the Lynx, Dream, and the Aces. They haven’t looked like the dominant team they were at the beginning of this season.
May 27, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and forward Maddy Siegrist (20) react after a play against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
And here’s where it gets interesting:
Dallas is actually outscoring Seattle on average (85.0 PPG vs. 80.2) and leading in rebounds (34.2 to 32.8), blocks (5.1 to 3.3), and steals (8.1 to 8.0) per game. They’ve been more physical, more active defensively, and more aggressive on the boards. It’s not showing up in the win column—yet—but it speaks to a team that’s close to turning the corner.
Arike Ogunbowale continues to lead the charge, averaging 17.3 points, and the Wings’ blowout win over Connecticut (109-87) proves that when this team finds rhythm, they can torch anyone.
The Storm may have Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike, but they’re walking into this game with pressure—and that’s a dangerous place to be. They’ve already won once in their 4 scheduled matchups in the regular season.
Yes, the Wings will be on the road in Seattle, giving the Storm the home-court edge. And without Paige Bueckers to counter Diggins’ playmaking, Arike Ogunbowale will need to carry an even heavier offensive load. That means we could see her in full takeover mode. But it’s not just on Arike—DiJonai Carrington, Maddy Siegrist, and the rest of the rotation will need to tighten up defensively and limit Seattle’s second-chance looks.
So while the analytics say Dallas only has a 34% chance…This matchup feels a lot closer than it looks on paper.
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