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Dallas Wings List Odyssey Sims Probable, Alanna Smith Questionable Ahead Of Connecticut Sun Matchup
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Dallas Wings released their injury report ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Connecticut Sun, listing guard Odyssey Sims as probable with a left ankle injury and forward/center Alanna Smith as questionable while she continues working through the league’s…
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‘Some Nights Are Like That’: Dallas Wings Fall To Las Vegas Aces 99-84 To Close Road Trip
LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Wings could not survive a season-worst night from three-point range or the early hole that came with it, falling to the Las Vegas Aces 99-84 on Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Dallas finished 2-of-21 from beyond the…
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How Li Yueru ‘Changed The Game’ For Dallas Wings To Pull Off 17-Point Rally vs. Chicago Sky
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings' close 93-92 victory over the Chicago Sky was a battle won in the depths of the paint where post players standing at 6-foot-4 and taller traded blows and fought for dominance. The Sky asserted their dominance…
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‘Good Teams Find A Way To Win’: Dallas Wings Erase 17-Point Deficit To Edge Sky 93-92 On Li Yueru’s Late Free Throws
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings wiped out a 17-point second-half deficit and pulled out a 93-92 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night at College Park Center, with Li Yueru sinking two free throws with 12.5 seconds left for the team’s…
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‘They Came Up With Every 50/50 Ball’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 91-80 Despite Early Lead
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings raced to a 12-point lead, then unraveled in a second quarter they will want to forget, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at Chase Center. The Valkyries outscored Dallas 27-7 over the…
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How The Vision Behind The Dallas Wings’ Roster Came To Life Against The Defending Champion Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — As the Dallas Wings pull out their largest margin of victory yet, a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday, the puzzle coach Jose Fernandez put together months ago is beginning to click. The win marked their…
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‘We’re Ready To Compete With Anybody’: Dallas Wings Rout Las Vegas 96-66, Snap Aces’ Six-Game Win Streak
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday at a sold-out College Park Center, ending the Aces' six-game winning streak and beating Las Vegas for the second time this season. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and…
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‘We Needed More Stops’: Portland Fire’s 3-Point Barrage Sinks Short-Handed Dallas Wings 84-83
PORTLAND, Ore. — A foul with 1.7 seconds left and a night of cold 3-point shooting were all that separated the short-handed Dallas Wings from a road win they nearly stole. Bridget Carleton knocked down 6-of-10 from 3-point range, the Portland Fire…
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‘It’s All About How You Respond’: Paige Bueckers Scores 31, Dallas Wings Bounce Back To Top Phoenix Mercury 85-70
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, and the Dallas Wings never trailed in an 85-70 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night at College Park Center. The Wings (8-4) answered a road loss at the Minnesota Lynx…
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‘It’s Nostalgic In The Best Ways’: Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith Return To Minnesota For First Time Since Joining Dallas Wings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings (7-3) visit the Minnesota Lynx (9-2) on Tuesday at Target Center, a road game that carries added meaning for Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith. The two forwards return to Minnesota for the first time since leaving the…
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‘Total Team Effort’: Paige Bueckers Ties Franchise Assist Record, Arike Ogunbowale Scores 30 As Dallas Wings Beat Los Angeles Sparks 104-96
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings turned a one-point game after three quarters into their fourth straight win, outscoring the Los Angeles Sparks 27-18 in the fourth quarter for a 104-96 victory Friday at Crypto.com Arena. The win moved Dallas to 7-3…
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Dallas Wings’ Awak Kuier To Be Evaluated In One Week With Wrist Injury
ARLINGTON, Texas — Awak Kuier will be evaluated in one week with a right wrist injury, the Dallas Wings announced, sidelining one of the team's most impactful two-way players. Head coach Jose Fernandez said the team would know more after that evaluation. "She's…
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‘Communication Solves A Lot Of Problems’: Elite On Offense, The Dallas Wings’ Next Step Is Defense
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings have built one of the WNBA's most productive offenses through eight games, leading the league in assists and ranking second in 3-point percentage. Head coach Jose Fernandez and his players have been clear about where the next…
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Alanna Smith Set To Return For Dallas Wings After Illness Absence Against Seattle Storm
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith is set to return for the Dallas Wings after an illness kept the veteran forward out of Thursday's 95-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces. Smith practiced each of the past two days as Dallas prepared for…
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‘Incredible Resolve’: Azzi Fudd Shines In First Start, Jessica Shepard Makes WNBA History As Dallas Wings Stun Las Vegas Aces 95-87
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first career start and Jessica Shepard produced a stat line no player in league history had ever recorded, lifting the Dallas Wings to a 95-87 comeback win over the defending champion Las Vegas…
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‘Azzi Was Going To Start Regardless Today’: Azzi Fudd Earns Dallas Wings Starting Role vs. Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Azzi Fudd will start for the Dallas Wings against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday at College Park Center, joining Paige Bueckers in the backcourt. The Wings will start Bueckers at point guard, Fudd at shooting guard, Arike…
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Arike Ogunbowale Questionable, Alanna Smith Doubtful As Dallas Wings Host Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings held morning shootaround Thursday with a few names to watch on the injury report, including Arike Ogunbowale and Alanna Smith, who did not participate. Ogunbowale was added as questionable after not being listed previously. Smith dropped…
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Paige Bueckers Goes Through Dallas Wings Shootaround Before Las Vegas Aces Game
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers carries a probable designation into the Dallas Wings' matchup with the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center, with her availability not yet confirmed. Bueckers was listed as probable with a left leg designation on the Wings'…
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‘We’re Guarding Her With Five’: Paige Bueckers, Jose Fernandez Detail A’ja Wilson Matchup
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings host the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday at College Park Center, and Paige Bueckers said the team's plan for stopping four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson requires a collective defensive approach rather than relying on a…
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‘We Can Do Anything’: How Awak Kuier’s Two-Way Surge Is Giving Dallas Wings A Key Chess Piece
DALLAS — Awak Kuier turned in a second straight impact game off the bench in the Dallas Wings' 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sunday. The forward finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2…
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