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Sun vs Wings game
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The gist
Dallas Wings (23-16) host Connecticut Sun (10-29) on Aug 30, aiming for fourth straight win. The game is the last before the FIBA World Cup break, with playoff seeding at.
Background
The Dallas Wings have clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2023, riding a three-game winning streak. They face the Connecticut Sun, who are eliminated from playoff contention and will relocate to Houston next season. This is the final regular-season meeting between the two teams, and the Wings look to improve their playoff seeding before the league pauses for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
How it unfolded
- Aug 25, 2026Dallas Wings defeat Portland Fire 96-78, clinching a playoff berth and setting a franchise-high win total.
- Aug 28, 2026Connecticut Sun lose 111-91 to Indiana Fever, dropping their fourth in five games.
- Aug 30, 2026Wings host Sun at College Park Center, looking to extend win streak to four before the FIBA World Cup break.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Dallas is a heavy favorite, with spreads ranging from -13.5 to -15.5, and the Sun have struggled on the road.
- Bulls
- The Wings are coming together at the right time and aim to enter the break with momentum.
- Bears
- The Sun have been blown out too many times on the road, including in their last game, to trust in this matchup.