Arlington, Texas – The Dallas Wings delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, beating the Seattle Storm 92-70 and tying the franchise’s single‑season wins record. The win brings the Wings to 22-16 and keeps them in contention for a playoff spot, which they can clinch with a home victory over Portland on Tuesday.
Paige Bueckers leads the charge
Freshman guard Paige Bueckers was unstoppable early, scoring 18 of her 32 total points in the first quarter. She made seven of eight shots, including all four of her three‑pointers, helping the Wings jump to a 34-17 lead in the opening ten minutes.
Supporting contributions
Veteran forward Jessica Shepard added a double‑double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while the rest of the roster contributed solid minutes on both ends of the floor. The Wings’ defense held the Storm scoreless for the final four minutes of the first half, limiting Seattle to just 35 points at halftime.
Seattle struggles
The Storm, now 7-31, have lost three straight games and 14 of their last 15. Despite a late surge of 14 points in the second quarter, they could not overcome the early deficit. Flau’jae Johnson tied her career high with five three‑pointers and finished with 23 points, but it was not enough. Jade Melbourne added 15 points and Dominique Malonga contributed 12.
Implications for the playoffs
With the victory, the Wings remain within striking distance of a postseason berth. A win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday would secure their place in the WNBA playoffs for the first time since the franchise’s inception.
Other WNBA action
In other league news, the Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 113-90, led by Caitlin Clark’s 37 points and Kelsey Mitchell’s 30. Washington’s Mystics rallied past the Connecticut Sun 105-100 after a dramatic finish, and the Las Vegas Aces edged the Toronto Tempo 88-78, with A’ja Wilson scoring 27.
These results continue to shape the WNBA standings as teams vie for the final playoff spots heading into the closing weeks of the regular season.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
