The Indiana Fever are set to host the Dallas Wings this Sunday, July 13, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a nationally televised game. This matchup marks the final home game for the Fever before All-Star Weekend.
Injury Report
For the Indiana Fever, no injuries are currently listed. However, earlier in the season, Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a groin injury. Damiris Dantas is also out, serving national team duty for Brazil.
The Dallas Wings have a more extensive injury list. Arike Ogunbowale is set to return after recovering from a left thumb injury. DiJonai Carrington is day-to-day with a rib injury. Maddy Siegrist is recovering from a right knee injury, with no set timetable for her return. Tyasha Harris is out for the season with a knee injury.
Projected Starting Lineups
Key Matchups and Storylines
This game marks the potential first professional matchup between Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and Caitlin Clark, the 2024 Rookie of the Year. Bueckers is having a strong rookie season, leading the Wings in scoring with 18.1 points per game, along with 4.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.7 steals.
Kelsey Mitchell is also a player to watch for the Fever. She scored 25 points in their recent win against the Atlanta Dream and is close to breaking Tamika Catchings' franchise record for 3-pointers. Aliyah Boston is also coming off a strong performance with 19 points and eight rebounds in the same game.
Recent Form
The Indiana Fever snapped a two-game losing streak with a 99-82 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Dallas Wings have lost their last three road games. Dallas has been struggling with injuries, missing key players like Ogunbowale and Carrington.
Prediction
Given the Fever's recent win and the Wings' injury struggles, the Indiana Fever might be favored to win the game. The return of Arike Ogunbowale will boost the Wings, but the Fever's momentum and the potential Bueckers-Clark matchup could give them the edge.
