Geno Auriemma talks WNBA growth
Geno Auriemma sits down with USA TODAY and shares his thoughts on WNBA growth, coverage and women’s basketball, as well as the new upcoming docuseries ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies’ on Apple TV.
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The Dallas Wings are desperately trying to hang on to the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot after losing five of their last six games.
Enter the Indiana Fever, who have won their last five games, moved up to third in the WNBA standings and look poised for another long playoff run.
The Wings, who got the added bad news that Azzi Fudd is out for the season with a knee injury, will play host to the Fever on Thursday at American Airlines Center in Dallas (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
Kelsey Mitchell had 29 points in three quarters in a victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday. She has scored at least 20 points in 20 straight games, tying the record set by Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson. Mitchell did not play in the fourth quarter Tuesday. Fever coach Stephanie White said Mitchell got overheated and she is listed as a game-time decision vs. the Wings.Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points and 5.8 assists for the Wings. Arike Ogunbowale adds 14.9 points and Jessica Shepard 11.2 rebounds a game.
What time is Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings?
- Date: Thursday, August 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas)
The Fever and Wings play at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 19, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.