Round 15 Game Preview

WHEN: Sunday 25 January, 2026
‍TIME: 9am AWST
‍WHERE: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
BROADCAST: 9GO!, 9NOW, ESPN on Disney+

The Perth Lynx begin a crucial road stretch on Thursday as they head to Sydney to face the Flames in a matchup loaded with finals implications for both sides.

Perth is coming off a narrow 82–76 loss to the ladder‑leading Townsville Fire, a contest where they roared back from 17 points down and even snatched a brief lead before the Fire steadied late. Ally Wilson again led the way with 26 points while Anneli Maley hauled in 15 rebounds as the Lynx fell to 14–5 and remained inside the top three.

Sydney enters the game fighting to keep its season alive after a heavy 105–77 defeat to Geelong United on January 16, a result that tightened the battle for the final playoff position. The Flames, now sitting in a scrap for fourth, will treat this contest as essential if they’re to remain in the postseason frame.

For Perth, this matchup marks the start of a significant road swing ahead of their final regular‑season game - also against the Flames - back home on February 7 at Perth HPC. With a top‑three finish guaranteed but ladder position still up for grabs, the Lynx will be determined to respond strongly and build momentum heading into finals. Meanwhile, the Flames will be desperate to use home‑court energy to keep their season alive before the return bout in Perth.

Both teams have everything to play for, and the intensity should reflect it as they open a season‑defining fortnight.