Dallas Wings Set to Face Los Angeles Sparks in Commissioner’s Cup Showdown

The Dallas Wings, boasting a record of 6-3, are on a roll with three consecutive victories as they prepare to clash with the Los Angeles Sparks (4-5) in the Commissioner’s Cup on Friday night. The game will take place at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Sparks will welcome back All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, who has been sidelined due to an ankle injury.

Dallas kicked off their Commissioner’s Cup campaign on a high note, defeating the Seattle Storm 79-56 in their opener. Aziaha James made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 18 points in just 18 minutes. Paige Bueckers also shone with an impressive performance, recording 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists while helping the Wings restrict Seattle to a mere 32.8% shooting percentage and forcing 17 turnovers.

On the other hand, the Sparks faced a setback in their first Commissioner’s Cup match, falling to the Las Vegas Aces 79-69. Rae Burrell led Los Angeles with a strong 22-point showing, while Nneka Ogwumike notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Erica Wheeler added 10 points to the mix.

Bueckers is currently averaging 18.3 points per game for the Wings, while Arike Ogunbowale contributes 13.1 points per outing. Jessica Shepard adds solid numbers with 12.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. Kelsey Plum, before her injury, was an offensive powerhouse for the Sparks, averaging 26.8 points and 6.3 assists over six games. Meanwhile, Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby each average 15.3 points per game, with Hamby also grabbing 7.7 rebounds per contest.

Fans can catch this exciting WNBA matchup by tuning in on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET on ION, or by streaming the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users. Fubo provides access to all essential channels, ensuring viewers won’t miss any action from their favorite teams.