One of the most hyped games of the season – Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings – was the one everyone had circled on their calendars. Why? Well, mostly because two of the brightest stars, the back-to-back No.1 picks, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, were supposed to go head-to-head for the first time as pros. But that iconic showdown might have to wait.
Still, the hype is very much alive. The Wings moved their home game to the big stage – American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks – for the first time in franchise history. And yes, it’s sold out. Both teams are hungry, no doubt, but with some key stars out, this game could look a lot different than expected. So let’s check out who’s in, who’s out, and what to expect tonight.
Where to Watch
Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Where to watch:
– TV: Ion
– Streaming: FuboTV (Free trial available, Pro plan $84.99/month)
Injury Report
Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark missed Thursday night’s game against the Sparks due to a left groin issue. Coach Stephanie White said she found out about the injury late Wednesday night, after Clark was sent for an MRI. White added, “I think it’s very much a day-to-day thing… how she responds to treatment.” So it’s still unclear if Clark will suit up tonight.
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Dallas Wings: DiJonai Carrington has been out the past two games with a rib injury and didn’t practice on Thursday. A few hours later, she was listed as doubtful for the Fever game.
Dallas is also without Luisa Geiselsoder (national team duty), Ty Harris (left knee), Teaira McCowan (national team), and Maddy Siegrist (right knee).
Probable Lineup
Indiana Fever
Natasha Howard
Aliyah Boston
Kelsey Mitchell
Sydney Colson
Lexie Hull
Dallas Wings
Arike Ogunbowale
Paige Bueckers
Kaila Charles
NaLyssa Smith
Li Yueru
Prediction: Can the Wings Ride the Wave or Will the Indiana Fever Strike Back?
All eyes were supposed to be on Bueckers vs. Clark tonight. Their college battles were legendary. Remember the 2021 Sweet 16? UConn dominated 92-72. But Iowa got their revenge in the 2024 Final Four, sneaking out a 71-69 win. Sadly, with Clark’s status still up in the air, that WNBA version might be postponed.
But make no mistake, this game still matters a lot. Dallas is playing their best ball of the season, winning three of their last four, including a surprise win over Atlanta. Now they’re eyeing their second win streak of the year. On the other side, the Fever are fired up too, especially after their recent 75-85 loss to the Sparks. They’ve been struggling to close out games and that’s got to sting. But are determined to win tonight despite brutal stretch.
Changes in the lineup could impact Indiana, but for Dallas, the shakeup, especially their new starting five, seems to be paying off. Talking numbers, Dallas is shooting 41.2% from the field this season, slightly below Indiana’s opponent average of 42.9%. Indiana’s putting up 83.4 points per game, just under the 85.1 Dallas gives up. At home, the Wings are 2-5. The Fever are 3-4 on the road.
Jun 17, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates with teammates during the second half against the Golden State Valkyries at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
So it’s probably going to be a close one. Indiana still has the big names and some steady hands in Aliyah Boston, but Dallas has momentum on their side and they’re playing with a whole new energy. Hence…
Prediction: Our pick for this one is Dallas.
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