Published on: Jun 29, 2022 1:38 am IST|Updated on: Jun 29, 2022 1:38 am IST
MIN vs DAL Dream11: The WNBA has reached its halfway stage and this is one of those periods, it is vital for teams to figure out their identity and pave way for a better future in the season. WNBA athletes have been working hard on their games as usual and putting a wonderful product on the floor on a daily basis. And what better to catch a glimpse of that than when the Minnesota Lynx will take on the Dallas Wings.
The Lynx has had one of the worst records in the league. They have won just five out of their 19 games and in their last game, they lost to the Sky 85:88 in another close battle. The Wings have been getting it done and they have won nine out of their 19 games. They have won three out of five games and in the last game, the Wings defeated the Mercury 72:83 despite a 25 points performance by Arike Ogunbowale. Can the Wings take care of business against the Lynx?
Host: Minnesota Lynx Visitors: Dallas Wings Match Timing: 29 June, @ 05:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Target Center
Lynx: Slight improvements
The Lynx won just three out of their 16 games to begin the season and it has set them back rather too much. However, since Sylvia Fowles has returned, they have looked much better and they were showcasing great application just when she was on the cusp of returning. Moriah Jefferson’s performance has improved big time and Kayla McBride has been doing a great job of scoring the ball while Aerial Powers has acted as an All-Around threat. Meanwhile, Jessica Shepard has given solid minutes.
Wings have done well
Losing Allisha Gray hurts the team but you gotta give credit to Arike Ogunbowale here who has become more consistent and continues to make unbelievable shots from outside. Marina Mabrey has been inconsistent since her injury and that is why the Wings’ offense has been inefficient. Isabelle Harrison has been huge at times the big lineup of Thornton, Kueir, and McCowan brings a solid flavor too. The Wings will need to score inside more and more.
Highest scorer: Arike Ogunbowale: 27 Highest rebounder: Sylvia Fowles: 9 Top assists maker: Aerial Powers: 8 Score Prediction: Wings 85 Lynx 82
Dallas Wings Teams News:
Wings Expected Starting Five Defensive Forward: F: Kayla Thornton Athletic Forward: F: Isabelle Harrison Paint Operator: C: Teaira McCowan Sharpshooter: SG: Marina Mabrey Isolation Scorer: SG: Arike Ogunbowale
BENCH: Tyasha Harris, Charli Collier, Awak Kuier, Veronica Burton, Jasmine Dickey.
Minnesota Lynx Teams News:
Lynx Expected Starting Five Volume-Shooter: SF: Aerial Powers All-Around Forward: PF: Jessica Shephard Inside Presence: C: Sylvia Fowles Isolation Scorer: SG: Kayla McBride Ball-Handling Guard: PG: Moriah Jefferson
BENCH: Bridget Carleton, Kamiah Smalls, Rachel Banham , Nikolina Milic, Elissa Cunane.
Sylvia Fowles(MIN) Points: 12 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 03 Blocks: 03 Center Fowles has been an elite inside scorer, rebounder, and can also supply elite defense in the last leg of her career. I believe she will be in 17-24 points and 7-11 rebounds range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Prediction scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-44
Arike Ogunbowale (DAL) Points: 25 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 06 Steals: 02 Guard Ogunbowale has been having another terrific season and she has been a huge factor as the high-yielding scorer and a much improved playmaker. I believe she will be in 20+ points and 4-7 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 34-48
Aerial Powers(MIN) Points: 09 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 07 Steals: 01 Guard Powers has been doing a decent job of being an all-around presence but her scoring has been slashed considerably. I expect her to be in 12-16 points, 5-7 assists, and 4-7 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-37
Isabelle Harrison(DAL) Points: 15 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 02 Forward Isabelle has been a big factor this season and her scoring has been taken to another level. I believe she will be in 12-18 points and 6-11 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-37
Moriah Jefferson(MIN) Points: 11 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 04 Guard Moriah has been having a tremendous scoring season and her playmaking has been equally impressive. I believe she will be in 10-16 points and 5-8 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-32
Marina Mabrey(DAL) Points: 06 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 04 After beginning the season on a sky-high note, Mabrey has lost her rhythm in terms of scoring. I believe she will be in 9-15 points, 4-6 assists, and 3-5 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-31
(Recommended) PG: T Harris SG: A Ogunbowale(SP), M Mabrey, A Powers SF: B Carleton PF: J Shepard C: T McCowan, S Fowles(PP)
(Alternate) PG: M Jefferson, K McBride SG: A Powers(PP), A Ogunbowale(SP), M Mabrey SF: N Achonwa PF: I Harrison C: T McCowan
Do you wanna see Arike raising the bar from outside and get her shooting going? You can watch this brilliant game on the WNBA League Pass, a place for all live games and replays are available. To witness the highlights, go to the official YouTube channel of the WNBA. To learn the scores, news, and stats, go to the official website of the WNBA.