Mad Rush Wing Preview: Clark vs. Ogwumike, Mad Rush Aims to End Losing Streak

On September 16 at 3 AM, the WNBA regular season continues with Indiana Mad Rush hosting the Dallas Wings.

Indiana Mad Rush’s performance at the start of this season was quite poor, but as No. 1 draft pick Clark integrated into the team, their results have improved significantly, now with a record of 19 wins and 19 losses, ranking 6th in the league, and securing a playoff spot. However, they lost both recent games against defending champions Ace, though there are signs of recovery, losing the last game by a narrow margin of 74-78. Mitchell scored 20 points, while Clark had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. In the two lost games, the Mad Rush’s offense struggled, only hitting 7 three-pointers per game, which was key to their defeats.

The Mad Rush is a typical team with a strong offense but weak defense, averaging 84.4 points per game but also conceding 87.2 points, highlighting the gap between them and the stronger teams. Nonetheless, their performance this season has been commendable, securing a playoff spot despite low expectations. Rookie star Clark averages 19.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. If not for the team’s record holding her back, she would be a strong contender for MVP. Additionally, Mitchell averages 19.3 points, and Boston contributes 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds.

Dallas Wings’ performance this season has been disappointing, with Ogwumike leading the team, they only managed 9 wins and 29 losses, ranking second-to-last in the league, and missing the playoffs. Since entering September, the Wings have lost all competitiveness, suffering a 7-game losing streak after narrowly losing 81-83 to the Storm in their last game, affecting the players’ mentality. Ogwumike struggled in the last game, scoring 15 points on 6-of-20 shooting; McCall had 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Sabally contributed 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, showing good form.

Like the Mad Rush, the Wings are also a team with a strong offense but weak defense, conceding an average of 91.5 points per game, ranking last in the league, while the Mad Rush has the second-worst defense in the league. Ogwumike leads the Wings in scoring, averaging 22.1 points per game, third in the league. She is supported by Howard, Sabally, and McCall, who all average double-digit scores. However, the Wings’ away form is poor, winning only two games this season, making it difficult for them to win in Indiana.

This is the fourth meeting between the teams this season, with the Mad Rush trailing 1-2 in the previous encounters. This time playing at home gives them a chance to win and end their two-game losing streak. Furthermore, both teams are strong offensively but weak defensively, possibly leading to an offensive showdown.

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