The Dallas Wings are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Dallas enters Saturday’s game with an 8-4 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home Thursday night.
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In Thursday’s victory over the Mercury, Paige Beuckers led the way for the Wings as she recorded 31 points, six rebounds and five assists while Jessica Shepard added 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists of her own.
The Wings will try to grab another victory Saturday as they face off against the Fire in a tough road matchup.
Portland enters Saturday’s contest with a 6-8 record after losing at home to the Las Vegas Aces Thursday night.
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Carla Leite led the way for the Fire in Thursday’s loss as she ended the game with 18 points, three rebounds and eight assists while Megan Gustafson recorded 17 points and two rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wings Injury Report: Will Paige Bueckers Play?
The Wings have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday’s matchup, including Bueckers.
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Dallas has listed Bueckers as questionable due to a right ankle injury that caused her to briefly exit Thursday’s victory and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.
The Wings have ruled out Odyssey Sims as she will miss her third consecutive contest with a left ankle injury.
Fire Injury Report: Will Carla Leite Play?
The Fire also have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday’s game, including Leite.
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Portland has listed Leite as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a let quad contusion.
The Fire have Nyadiew Puoch as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup between the Wings and Fire from Portland at 8:30 p.m. ET.
