Los Angeles Sparks
16-25
5:00 PM PT
Dallas Wings
25-16
Kelsey Plum
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST
Paige Bueckers
20.2 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.0 AST
Game Script
Expect a clash of contrasting styles. Sparks (87.3 PPG) meet Wings (89.3 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on turnovers: Sparks average 14.6 turnovers, Wings 11.0; steals (7.8 vs 6.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Wings.
Game Snapshot
Los Angeles Sparks
Last 53-2LWLWW
StreakW2
L5 scoring82.8points/game
L5 defense85.2allowed/game
Home7-13Road 9-12
Rest19dsince last game
Series0-22 played
Dallas Wings
Last 54-1LWWWW
StreakW4
L5 scoring89.2points/game
L5 defense76.4allowed/game
Home15-6Road 10-10
Rest18dsince last game
Series2-02 played
Team Identity
Los Angeles Sparks
Ball movementTransition team
Sharp ball movement and a transition game, though hampered by a rebounding disadvantage.
EliteAverage56
Defensive DBelow Avg28
Three-point shootingAverage53
TransitionAbove Avg78
Paint-firstAverage50
Ball movementElite89
ReboundingWell Below17
Rim protectionBelow Avg39
Dallas Wings
Paint-first offenseDefensive-mindedBall movementRebounding
A paint-first attack and a defensive identity.
EliteAverage61
Defensive DAbove Avg83
Three-point shootingAverage50
TransitionBelow Avg44
Paint-firstElite89
Ball movementAbove Avg83
ReboundingAbove Avg67
Rim protectionAverage53
Where the Game Will Be Won
Turnovers
Sparks average 14.6 turnovers, Wings 11.0; steals (7.8 vs 6.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Wings.
Edge · WingsSparks: 14.6 TO / 7.8 STLWings: 11.0 TO / 6.8 STLHigh confidence
Paint
Sparks score 22.8 two-point makes a game; Wings protect the rim with 3.9 blocks. Interior control leans Wings.
Edge · WingsSparks: 22.8 2PT makesWings: 3.9 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Rebounding
Sparks carry a -4.4 rebound margin, Wings +1.0. Second-chance control leans Wings.
Edge · WingsSparks: -4.4 margin, 7.4 OREBWings: +1.0 margin, 8.5 OREBHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Sparks have averaged 179 combined points a game, Wings 175. A higher-scoring environment favors Sparks.
Edge · SparksSparks: 179 combined pts/gm (78th pct)Wings: 175 combined pts/gm (44th pct)High confidence
Perimeter
Sparks shoot 33% from three (8.7/gm); Wings allow 33%. The three-point battle tilts toward Sparks.
Edge · SparksSparks: 8.7 3PM at 33%Wings allow 33% on threesHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks · G
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST · 33 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's superstar, Plum sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Nneka Ogwumike
Los Angeles Sparks · F
17.2 PPG · 8.8 REB · 3.0 AST · 31 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's primary scorer, Ogwumike sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Paige Bueckers
Dallas Wings · G
20.2 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.0 AST · 33 MIN
As Dallas Wings's superstar, Bueckers sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jessica Shepard
Dallas Wings · F
14.2 PPG · 10.9 REB · 4.9 AST · 31 MIN
As Dallas Wings's rebounding presence, Shepard sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Trending Players
Awak Kuier
Dallas Wings
Minutes up to 27.2 from 16.2.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.8p 8.4r 1.4aSeason: 5.6p 16.2 min
Aziaha James
Dallas Wings
10.8 points over his last 5 (from 5.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 10.8p 3.8r 1.5aSeason: 5.9p 11.1 min
Alysha Clark
Dallas Wings
Minutes up to 17.6 from 10.5.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.8p 3.6r 1.4aSeason: 2.3p 10.5 min
Dearica Hamby
Los Angeles Sparks
9.6 points over his last 5 (from 15.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.6p 5.6r 2.0aSeason: 15.1p 29.3 min
Erica Wheeler
Los Angeles Sparks
Minutes down to 21.4 from 27.3.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.6p 1.4r 4.0aSeason: 9.1p 27.3 min
Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks
12.0 points over his last 5 (from 24.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 12.0p 3.0r 7.0aSeason: 24.0p 33.1 min
Team Trends
Los Angeles SparksPoints90
Opp points74
3PT%39%
Rebounds40
Dallas WingsPoints97
Opp points71
3PT%50%
Rebounds41
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Jessica Shepard
8+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
29.4 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Minutes have been volatile
100
Nneka Ogwumike
6+ Rebounds
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
29.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Awak Kuier
6+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 27.2 minutes
Main risk
Minutes have been volatile
100
Rae Burrell
15+ Points
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
28.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Paige Bueckers
20+ Points
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
30.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Arike Ogunbowale
3+ Assists
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
30.0 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-17. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.