Los Angeles Sparks W vs Dallas Wings W Final Score 82-90 — Jul 19, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA W · College Park Center
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sparks W
|
17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 82 |
Dallas Wings W
|
27 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 90 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sparks W
|
21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 85 |
|
Dallas Wings W
|
24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 92 |
Confidence: 68%
Dallas Wings W favored
Dallas Wings enter as clear favorites riding a five-game winning streak with strong underlying metrics: 89.9 PPG on 84.9 allowed reflects a +5 net rating and fourth-place standing. Paige Bueckers (20.3 PPG) anchors an efficient offense while Jessica Shepard's 11.4 RPG provides rebounding security. Los Angeles Sparks counter with Kelsey Plum's 23 PPG (limited games played) and Nneka Ogwumike's versatile 16.6 PPG, but the team is struggling defensively, allowing 92.4 PPG, and arrives in poor form—three straight losses by double digits. The Sparks did beat Dallas 96–104 on June 6, suggesting they can compete, but that was over a month ago before their current slump. Home court in College Park Center heavily favors the Wings, and the pace matchup should benefit Dallas's deeper rotation. Sparks' perimeter defense appears vulnerable to Bueckers' drives and Dallas's outside shooting. A defensive bottleneck around Shepard's rebounding and Arike Ogunbowale's secondary scoring should limit LA's transition opportunities.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
88P
Dallas controls tempo, forces Sparks into defensive play
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
89P
Sparks push back but Dallas wings defense tightens
Total Points
177
Range 168-186
Matchup Analysis
Dallas Wings W
Paige Bueckers scoring
Jessica Shepard rebounding
Winning streak momentum
Home court advantage
Depth behind top players
Inconsistent bench scoring
Sparks W
Kelsey Plum high volume
Nneka Ogwumike versatility
Hamby interior presence
Defensive inconsistency
Recent loss spiral form
Risk Factors
Plum hot-hand unpredictability
Sparks beat Wings June 6
Wings bench depth questions
Players to Watch
Paige Bueckers
Dallas Wings W
20.3 PPG scorer; must exploit Sparks perimeter defense weaknesses
Kelsey Plum
Sparks W
23 PPG but turnovers hurt efficiency; game flow critical
Jessica Shepard
Dallas Wings W
11.4 RPG boards; dominate glass vs. Hamby, Ogwumike pairing
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Dallas Wings W
62%
Hottest Quarter
Q1
Game Preview
The Wings set the tone early, with Bueckers driving downhill and establishing Dallas's pace advantage in Q1. The Sparks struggle to execute offensively, and despite Plum's early scoring flurries, Dallas's wing defense forces turnovers. By halftime, the Wings hold a narrow 47–41 lead, controlling the glass and limiting Sparks fast-break chances. In the second half, LA mounts a modest comeback through Ogwumike's interior scoring and Hamby's presence near the basket, narrowing the gap to three midway through Q3, but Ogunbowale's penetration and Shepard's mid-post work allow Dallas to maintain separation. The Sparks never fully recover; Plum's aggressive shot-taking yields mixed results, and their bench lacks the depth to sustain a rally. Dallas closes 92–85, extending their winning streak as Bueckers finishes with 22 points, Shepard secures 13 rebounds, and the home court proves decisive.
Strong home advantage, winning form, and four-position higher standing favor Dallas. Moderate confidence reflects Sparks' prior head-to-head win and Plum's explosive potential, plus bench depth questions for the Wings.
Team Stats
Sparks W
STAT
Dallas Wings W
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks W |
27/47 | 57% | 6/21 | 29% | 10/11 | 91% | 30 | - | - | 23 | 9 | 6 | 13 | - |
| Dallas Wings W |
27/50 | 54% | 7/19 | 37% | 15/19 | 79% | 34 | - | - | 21 | 8 | 2 | 16 | - |
Los Angeles Sparks W vs Dallas Wings W — Game Recap
Dallas Wings W beat Los Angeles Sparks W 90-82 in NBA W play on July 19, 2026 at College Park Center.
Dallas Wings W led 46-40 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 8-point margin.
N. Ogwumike led Los Angeles Sparks W with 17 points (10 rebounds). P. Bueckers led Dallas Wings W with 25 points.
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Dallas Wings W to win 92-85 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 177 total points against 172 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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Los Angeles Sparks W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 N. OgwumikeS |
32:44 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 7/9 | 0/3 | 3/4 |
 D. HambyS |
25:12 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8/11 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 R. BurrellS |
28:09 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3/5 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
 Wheeler EricaS |
35:14 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 4/9 | 0/5 | 1/1 |
 A. AtkinsS |
31:31 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2/4 | 1/4 | 2/2 |
 C. BrinkB |
20:37 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1/6 | 2/3 | 2/2 |
 C. GrayB |
10:13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 0/0 |
 Park Ji-HyunB |
14:53 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
 E. CannonB |
01:27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 2/2 |
Dallas Wings W — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P. BueckersS |
31:59 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 8/14 | 2/4 | 3/3 |
 A. OgunbowaleS |
31:04 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 6/9 | 1/4 | 5/6 |
 A. FuddS |
32:35 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 0/0 |
 Shepard JessicaS |
38:29 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 4/9 | 0/0 | 3/4 |
 Kuier AwakS |
09:03 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 O. SimsB |
16:57 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3/6 | 0/2 | 1/1 |
 A. JamesB |
07:25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/1 | 1/2 |
 Li YueruB |
13:16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 2/3 |
 M. SiegristB |
11:53 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
 A. ClarkB |
07:19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Season Comparison
Sparks W
STAT
Dallas Wings W
10-15
Record
17-8
.400
PCT
.680
6
Position (Western Conference / Western Conference)
4
2213
Points For
2237
2341
Points Against
2131
25
Games Played
25
-
Streak
-
88.6
Points Per Game
90.1
93.0
Opp. Points Per Game
85.1
Head to Head
0
1
Jun 6, 2026
Dallas Wings W
104 - 96
Sparks W
Sparks W Recent
Jul 17
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Jul 15
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87-96
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Jul 13
@ Dream W
92-101
L
Jul 11
vs Chicago Sky W
87-102
W
Jul 9
vs Fever W
92-106
W
Dallas Wings W Recent
Jul 12
vs Chicago Sky W
91-96
W
Jul 10
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108-95
W
Jul 8
@ Liberty W
88-77
W
Jul 5
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89-76
W
Jul 3
@ Sun W
86-83
W
