The Minnesota Lynx are set to host the Dallas Wings in a highly important matchup that could have significant implications for WNBA playoff positioning. The Lynx are currently sitting in fourth place in the standings, while the Wings are just behind them in fifth place. A victory for the Lynx would solidify their playoff position and create some separation between them and the Wings. However, a loss would tighten the race and give the Wings a chance to surpass them in the standings. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win in this vital game..
7 p.m. vs. Dallas • BSN Extra
Dallas update: The Wings (18-14) have a three-game winning streak, are in second place in the Western Conference and are No. 4 in the WNBA playoff race. They are 2-0 against the Lynx this season. … Arike Ogunbowale, who led Dallas with 17 points on Sunday, is fifth in the league in scoring (21 points per game) and third in the league in three-pointers made (89). … Natasha Howard, who is averaging 16.8 points per game, scored 25 and 28 points in the first two games against the Lynx. … Odyssey Sims (hamstring) sat out Sunday and is questionable.
Lynx update: At 15-17, they are coming off an 88-74 loss to Seattle on Sunday at Target Center. The loss was the fourth in six games this month after the Lynx ended July with a three-game winning streak. … The loss on Sunday dropped the Lynx to 6-10 at home this season with three home games remaining after this game. The Lynx were 7-11 at home last season. … Kayla McBride scored 18 points Sunday to move into 12th place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list with 1,249 points. … Napheesa Collier is fourth in the league in scoring (21.2). … The Lynx and Dallas will play again on Thursday in Texas.
The Dallas Wings are on a three-game winning streak and currently sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have a 2-0 record against the Minnesota Lynx this season. Arike Ogunbowale is fifth in the league in scoring and third in three-pointers made. Natasha Howard has been a standout player for Dallas in their games against the Lynx. Odyssey Sims is questionable for the upcoming game due to a hamstring injury. The Lynx have a 15-17 record and are coming off a loss to Seattle. They have a 6-10 home record this season. Napheesa Collier is fourth in the league in scoring. The Lynx and Dallas will face each other again on Thursday.
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