The Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces preseason game is more than just a warm-up; it’s the highly anticipated debut of Paige Bueckers. Bueckers dazzled in her final year at UConn, averaging 19.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds, leading the Huskies to their record-breaking 12th national championship on April 6.
Now the stage is set for her WNBA preseason debut. So, how can you catch this must-watch clash? Let’s break it down.
How To Watch the Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces Game?
- When: Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Joyce Center in South Bend, Ind.
- TV: ION
Fans without cable can stream the game live through WNBA League Pass via the WNBA app or website.
Players To Watch on the Dallas Wings’ Squad
While all eyes may be on Bueckers, the Dallas Wings are bringing more than just a rookie phenom to the floor. Bueckers brings poise, elite playmaking, and scoring punch, but she’ll be joined by Arike Ogunbowale, one of the WNBA’s most explosive guards.
Last season, Ogunbowale averaged 22.2 points and 5.1 assists, continuing to establish herself as a consistent offensive force.
On the Wings’ squad, DiJonai Carrington is also a rising star, bringing intensity on both ends. She posted 12.7 points and 5.0 rebounds last season with the Connecticut Sun and has shown flashes of breakout potential.
“It was exciting to get all of us together. There’s been so much chatter and hype, and excitement around this new kind of energy that we’re all trying to bring. So it’s just exciting to finally all be here,” Carrington touched on the new energy that the team has been feeling after Bueckers joined the squad, per Dallas Hoops Journal.
In the paint, NaLyssa Smith gives the Wings an inside-out threat, averaging 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in 2024 with the Indiana Fever.
Projected lineup for the Dallas Wings squad for tonight’s game:
- PG: Paige Bueckers
- SG: Arike Ogunbowale
- SF: DiJonai Carrington
- PF: NaLyssa Smith
- C: Teaira McCowan
Players To Watch on the Las Vegas Aces’ Squad
The Las Vegas Aces come into the 2025 preseason as the team to beat — and for good reason. Led by A’ja Wilson, the three-time WNBA MVP, we can say that this squad is stacked.
Wilson put up dominant numbers last season, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, showcasing her two-way dominance in the paint.
“[Wilson is] one of the best players in the league. In the MVP race every single year, she could win it every single year. Just so skilled, you can tell she has such a great work ethic. She gets better every single year she has been in the league,” Buckers said about Wilson in a post-practice interview.
Alongside her is Jewell Loyd, who was an offensive machine in 2024 for the Seattle Storm, posting 19.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, making her one of the league’s most lethal scorers.
Don’t sleep on Jackie Young, either. The versatile guard contributed 15.8 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game, acting as the Aces’ all-around engine. These three will be a major test for Dallas’ young core.
Projected lineup for the Las Vegas Aces squad for tonight’s game:
- PG: Chelsea Gray
- SG: Jackie Young
- SF: Jewell Loyd
- PF: Kiah Stokes
- C: A’ja Wilson
With a superstar rookie stepping onto the professional stage and championship-caliber talent waiting on the other side, the Wings vs. Aces preseason clash is more than a game — it’s a preview of the WNBA’s electrifying future.