Get ready for an exciting showdown on the second WNBA weekend as Dallas Wings grace the Gateway Center Arena, College Park, in Atlanta on Saturday, May 24, 2025. While the audience waits in anticipation to watch their favourite rookie, Paige Bueckers perform on the hardwood, today will mark one of the most important match-ups for the Wings as they face Atlanta Dream. While Bueckers made a career record with her first-ever double double in a match and Arike finally found her footing and led the Wings, things look promising for the team. But with strong players like Rhyne Howard and Brittney Griner, can the Bueckers-Ogunbowale create magic against the potentially more powerful team.
On the other hand, each player on the Atlanta Dream’s roster carries a set of much stronger skill sets. Be it Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, Allisha Gray, or Te-Hina Paopao, the Dream has potential locker room with a massive home-ground advantage. However, in a shocking turn of events, a standout guard for Atlanta Dream, Jordin Canada is expected to sit out the match owing to a right knee injury during the preseason matchup this year.
Having said that, let us delve deeper into the injury report, starting 5 positions, and more ahead of the Dream versus Wings face-off.
Injury Report: Atlanta Dream vs Dallas Wings
Unfortunately, Jordin Canada from Atlanta Dream will miss the match against Dallas Wings today. According to ESPN official website, Canada’s playing status has been declared Out. She suffered a right knee injury during Atlanta Dream’s preseason game against the Washington Mystics this year. Canada successfully defended Mystics guard, Jade Melbourne in the game on May 7, 2025, before attempting a shot.
But as soon as she landed on the court, her right knee could not sustain the weight and she collapsed on the ground. While all this occurred just 35 minutes into the game, her teammates immediately rushed for support. Unable to walk, Jordin was assisted to the locker room. Regarding her recovery, website stated, “The Dream announced Thursday that Canada is expected to make a full recovery from her knee injury in the coming weeks, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.”
On the other hand, Dallas Wings boasts of a healthy roster with no injured players on the list. While the team is currently standing at 0-3, it will be exciting to see if things work out in favour of Wings today. With efficient players like Maddy Seigrist, Arike Ogunbowale, and the most anticipated rookie in Paige Bueckers ready to tackle the opposition under the guidance of head coach Chris Koclanes, it is high time that the Wings grab their first regular season victory. Besides, Canada’s absence can be a sign of the Wings’ first step towards victory.
Starting-5 Lineup Predictions: Atlanta Dream vs Dallas Wings
Here’s a look at the projected starting five for both teams:
Atlanta Dream
Brittney Griner
Rhyne Howard
Allisha Gray
Brionna Jones
Te-Hina Paopao
Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers
Arike Ogunbowale
NaLyssa Smith
Dijonai Carrington
Myisha Hines-Allen
Match Prediction: Atlanta Dream vs Dallas Wings
Despite losing 76-81 to Indiana Fever during the second face-off, Atlanta Dream is a relatively strong team with one advantage that the Wings largely lacks. The Dream roster has athletic players, with a height and size advantage. Lead by Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard, the team has tall yet versatile players who can capitalize shots and efficiently create opportunities in the paint. While Howard led the team with 24 points against the Fever, Griner delivered a standout performance with 21 points and 8 rebounds despite suffering a loss on May 22.
With such power-packed players on the Dream roster, the game looks tough for Dallas Wings, who might face defence issues when dealing with heavy and athletic players like Griner and Howard. While Arike Ogunbowale has shown massive progress in the last match, can Paige Bueckers, Tyasha Harris, and DiJonai Carrington come together to work on their pace and utilise the space on the court? While the chances look bleak for the Dallas Wings, can their swiftness and agility work wonders against the Dream? It remains to be seen.
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