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Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to their first win of 2025 over No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers' Dallas Wings.

The Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm look to rebound from blowout losses when they square off on Monday in a Western Conference clash in Arlington, Texas. The teams are trying to adapt to new rosters, with that unfamiliarity leading to the one-sided setbacks in their respective season openers.

The Dallas Wings had a 26-25 lead over the Seattle Storm at the end of the first quarter. Paige Bueckers had seven points and two assists on 3-for-4 shooting for the Wings, while Teaira McCowan added six points and four rebounds off the bench. Nneka Ogwumike scored eight points on 3-for-6 shooting for the Storm.

Explore key predictions for tonight's game as the Storm faces the Wings. Expect strong plays from Storm, with Nneka Ogwumike aiming for a double-double.

The Storm play their first home game of the season Friday, and they host the Mercury, who handed them an "embarrassing" loss in the season opener last week.

The Seattle Storm is getting ready for a high-pressure clash against the Las Vegas Aces tonight, May 25, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena, with both teams scoring a 2-1 jotted down after a back-to-back win.