The Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91 on Sunday evening at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game tipped off at 7:00 PM ET. The win extended the Wings winning streak to five games and improved their record to 16-8.
Paige Bueckers led the way for Dallas with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. She scored 8 of her points and recorded 5 of her assists in the fourth quarter alone. That effort helped the Wings overcome a five point deficit late in the game. Bueckers, the team’s second year guard, continues to serve as the main offensive leader for the Wings this season.
Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Arike Ogunbowale scored 17 points. Li Yueru posted a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five Dallas players reached double figures in scoring, which showed the team’s depth on Sunday night.
The Chicago Sky stayed competitive for most of the contest. They held a small lead entering the fourth quarter. However, the Wings responded with better execution on offense and defense in the final period. Dallas finished with stronger ball movement and fewer turnovers when it mattered most.
This victory came after the Wings had already won four straight games, including a road win over the Toronto Tempo. The Sunday night result keeps Dallas in solid position in the Western Conference. The Chicago Sky, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, struggled to match the Wings’ energy in the closing minutes.
Paige Bueckers and her teammates showed they can handle pressure situations. They stayed composed after falling behind and found ways to get key stops and open shots down the stretch. That kind of resilience has helped the team put together their current streak.
The Wings will try to keep the momentum going in their next games. For now, the 96-91 win on Sunday evening gives Dallas another strong home result and another step forward in their season.