NaLyssa Smith is set to play for the Dallas Wings in their road game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. This news comes after Smith participated in the Wings’ most recent game, a 75-83 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, where she contributed 13 points, two rebounds, and two steals across 19 minutes.
Despite the Wings beginning their 2025 season with four consecutive losses, Smith remains optimistic about the team’s potential to turn things around. After Saturday’s game, she emphasized that the Wings still have plenty of time and room for improvement to salvage their season.
“We’re headed in the right direction,” Smith said. “We just got to put a couple more pieces together, but I think it will all work out. We got 40 games left, so no need to panic.” —NaLyssa Smith, Dallas Wings Forward
Tuesday’s contest against the Connecticut Sun offers the Wings a crucial chance to secure a win. The Sun, along with the Wings and the Chicago Sky, are among the few teams still searching for their first victory this season, making these upcoming games especially significant.
NaLyssa Smith’s Past Performance Against Connecticut Sun
Throughout her career, NaLyssa Smith has appeared in nine regular-season games versus the Connecticut Sun, achieving only one victory in those matchups. She has averaged 11.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game against this opponent.
In addition, Smith also faced the Sun during the Indiana Fever’s first-round playoff series, which they lost 2-0. During that series, she averaged two rebounds per game. This Tuesday’s game marks Smith and the Wings’ first meeting with the Sun in the 2025 season. So far this year, Smith is averaging 9.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 25% from three-point range in her debut year with Dallas.
Viewing Information for the Dallas Wings vs Connecticut Sun Game
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Fans can watch the matchup on local channels NBCS-BOS and KFAA, or stream it live via FuboTV and the WNBA League Pass platform.
The upcoming series of games, starting with this critical showdown against Connecticut and followed by back-to-back contests against the Chicago Sky, presents the Wings with a vital opportunity to break their losing streak. Success in these matches could help Dallas regain momentum and build confidence as the season continues.