How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Seattle Storm: Game Time, TV Info, Streaming for Tuesday, June 3

The Dallas Wings return to the road for their Commissioner’s Cup opener Tuesday night, facing the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

This marks the second meeting between the teams this season. The Storm took the first matchup on May 19 in Arlington, winning 79–71 behind a dominant performance from Nneka Ogwumike (23 points, 18 rebounds). Paige Bueckers led Dallas in that game with 19 points.

How to Watch

• Date: Tuesday, June 3
• Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
• Location: Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle, WA
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: WatchESPN app
• Live Stats: stats.wnba.com
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Paige Bueckers, Tyasha Harris Remain Out for Dallas

The Wings will once again be without Paige Bueckers (concussion protocol) and Tyasha Harris (left knee injury), neither of whom traveled to Seattle. Bueckers, who starred with 19 points and eight assists in the May 20 loss to the Storm, was sidelined after a collision in last week’s game against Chicago. Harris has missed multiple games with a knee issue and was officially ruled out over the weekend.

With both primary ball handlers unavailable, Dallas is expected to elevate Arike Ogunbowale into a more dominant on-ball role while giving expanded minutes to DiJonai Carrington, Aziaha James, and JJ Quinerly. The team’s ability to organize in half-court sets and survive Seattle’s defensive pressure will be critical.

“We’re just preaching that we stick together,” head coach Chris Koclanes said. “Keep learning, keep building, and keep trusting each other.”

Carrington posted 16 points and a season-high six assists in Saturday’s 94–83 loss to Chicago, while Ogunbowale added 15 points, nine of which came in the fourth quarter. NaLyssa Smith had her best game of the season, recording 20 points and shooting 10-of-10 from the free throw line.

“I think it was just about being aggressive and just getting back to playing how I know how to play,” Smith said. “I shot 10 free throws, so I feel like that tells the story on its own.”

Inside the First Matchup: Missed Opportunity at Home

Dallas and Seattle last met on May 20 in Arlington, with the Storm prevailing 79–71. Despite trailing by 17 points in the second quarter, the Wings mounted a furious second-half rally, cutting the deficit to three before falling short late. Dallas held Seattle to just 10 points in the third quarter and generated momentum through a strong defensive push.

Bueckers led all Wings scorers in that game, followed by Maddy Siegrist (12 points), Smith (12), and Teaira McCowan (10 points, nine rebounds, three blocks). Seattle, however, benefited from dominant showings by Nneka Ogwumike (23 points, 19 rebounds), Skylar Diggins (21 points, nine assists), and Gabby Williams (17 points).

Turnovers and inconsistent perimeter shooting proved costly for Dallas, which shot just 21.1% from deep and committed 14 giveaways, several of which led directly to Seattle transition points. Despite generating open looks in the halfcourt, the Wings struggled to convert, particularly during key stretches in the second and fourth quarters.

“We’ve done a good job fighting back in those situations, but we’ve got to figure out how to minimize those mental lapses and really play an entire 40 minutes together,” Bueckers said after the game.

Seattle Storm’s Recent Performance and Keys to the Rematch

Seattle enters Tuesday’s matchup having dropped three straight, including a 75–70 loss to Las Vegas on Sunday. The Storm erased a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter but came up short in the final seconds.

Dominique Malonga scored Seattle’s first eight fourth-quarter points and finished with a strong showing on both ends. The rookie center, acquired in the trade that sent Jewell Loyd to the Aces, was trusted in the game’s final minutes against 2022–23 Defensive Player of the Year A’ja Wilson. Gabby Williams added 20 points and helped ignite the late rally.

Despite the loss, head coach Noelle Quinn found positives in the team’s energy and competitiveness.

“That last game, we trusted [Malonga] in a key stretch — she competed, defended at a high level, and showed she’s ready for big moments,” Quinn said. “She’s a quick learner and a student of the game. Her growth is happening right before our eyes.”

Dallas Wings’ Rotations and Bench Depth in Focus

The Wings will continue to lean on their younger contributors and second unit. JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James are expected to see increased minutes, with both showing flashes in recent games. Luisa Geiselsöder and Kaila Charles have also added rebounding and defensive presence, while Myisha Hines-Allen brings playmaking from the forward position.

“JJ—you can always count on her. Her defense is crazy,” Geiselsöder told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “She’s just another threat. So we have two threats from the guard position that are coming out, and they’re excited and motivated every game.”

McCowan, meanwhile, remains the Wings’ interior anchor, tasked with battling Ogwumike in the paint.

“When Paige is out, it’s just about moving with purpose and letting Arike do what she does,” McCowan told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “She’s going to draw attention, so we’ve got to stay ready. Be active, crash, space—it all matters more.”

Noelle Quinn, Gabby Williams Break Down Keys to Containing Dallas

Seattle’s defensive identity begins with disruption, and Gabby Williams outlined the Storm’s approach to containing Ogunbowale and the Wings’ offense. Ogunbowale was held to 2-of-14 shooting in the previous meeting, but Williams understands the goal is to disrupt her rhythm and live with the results.

“We know Arike’s going to try to get her shots, especially with Paige not in the lineup,” Williams said. “The key is just making everything difficult. She’s an amazing player, so you can’t take everything away, but if we can disrupt her rhythm and take her out of her cadence, that’s the goal tonight.”

Williams also emphasized the importance of preventing Dallas’ secondary scorers from gaining confidence, noting that while Ogunbowale demands defensive attention, the Wings become far more dangerous when others contribute.

“We can’t let anyone else get hot,” Williams said. “The goal is to limit their other players and not let them become factors.”

Quinn highlighted the importance of defensive awareness against Dallas’ active wings, citing DiJonai Carrington’s relentless pressure and Maddy Siegrist’s off-ball movement.

“They bring different dynamics,” Quinn said. “Maddy spaces the floor and is active off the ball. Carrington is aggressive both with and without the ball. We need to be sharp on the glass because they crash from different angles, and there are more switches, so awareness is key.”

Quinn stressed that execution and poise remain top priorities for Seattle, particularly in navigating stretches when the offense stalls or breaks down into rushed decisions. She emphasized the need to stay composed through full possessions, making the defense work, and trusting the team’s spacing and ball movement to generate high-quality looks.

“That early stretch showed what we’re capable of when we stick to who we are,” Quinn said. “We’ve been really focused on sharpening our principles, being more disciplined, and still playing freely.”

What Comes Next for Dallas Wings

Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup opener marks the start of a significant stretch. The Wings return home for two games later this week, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, June 6, and the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, June 8, at College Park Center.

With Bueckers and Harris still sidelined, Dallas will have to lean on its depth and effort to climb out of its early-season hole.

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